Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 4.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.8%
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
118th
of 228 countries
All-time high
27.5%
in 1998
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Malaysia, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Malaysia is 4.8%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Malaysia peaked at 27.5% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Malaysia ranks 118th 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 Malaysia, 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 | 27.5% | — |
| 1999 | 23.1% | -15.9% |
| 2000 | 17.0% | -26.4% |
| 2001 | 18.1% | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 16.7% | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 16.2% | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 15.0% | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 15.6% | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 14.8% | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 14.9% | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 13.8% | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 12.8% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 12.9% | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 6.7% | -48.1% |
| 2013 | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 6.6% | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 5.9% | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 5.4% | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 5.6% | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 5.5% | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 5.7% | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 5.4% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 4.9% | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 4.9% | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 4.8% | -1.0% |
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 | 5.1% | 0.0% | 27.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.5% | 13.5% | 18.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.4% | 5.4% | 12.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Malaysia?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Malaysia was 4.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 27.5% in 1998.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Malaysia rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Malaysia ranks 118th out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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