Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Kenya
Kenya: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 2.5% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Kenya, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Kenya is 2.5%, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and down 87.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Kenya peaked at 21.1% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Kenya 156th out of 228 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 18.6% | — |
| 2001 | 20.0% | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 21.0% | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 21.1% | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 19.8% | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 14.1% | -28.5% |
| 2015 | 3.0% | -78.7% |
| 2016 | 2.3% | -21.9% |
| 2017 | 2.5% | +5.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 2000s | 19.1% | 14.1% | 21.1% | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.0% | 3 |
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- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0496 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 281,500 (2023)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 60.7% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 36.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Kenya?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Kenya was 2.5% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 21.1% in 2004.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Kenya rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Kenya ranks 156th out of 228 countries with data for 2017.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release