Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 2.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.6%
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
151st
of 228 countries
All-time high
6.0%
in 2009
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Republic of Korea, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 2.6% for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in 2023.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Republic of Korea peaked at 6.0% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Republic of Korea ranks 151st of 228 countries on this measure, 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 Republic of Korea, 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% | — |
| 1998 | 3.6% | — |
| 1999 | 3.6% | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 3.6% | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 3.8% | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 4.1% | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 4.3% | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 4.4% | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 4.7% | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 5.0% | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 5.3% | +7.2% |
| 2008 | 5.6% | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 6.0% | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 6.0% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 5.8% | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 3.0% | -47.6% |
| 2013 | 2.9% | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 2.8% | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 2.8% | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 2.7% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 2.7% | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 2.6% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 2.6% | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 2.6% | +1.1% |
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 | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.7% | 3.6% | 6.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 2.7% | 6.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 4 |
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More education data for Republic of Korea
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.37 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 846,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -7.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 2.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -1.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 132,721 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 40,412 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 1.23 million (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -0.0122 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Republic of Korea?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Republic of Korea was 2.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 6.0% in 2009.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Republic of Korea ranks 151st out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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