Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 6.3% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Nigeria, 1970–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Nigeria is 6.3%, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and up 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Nigeria peaked at 6.5% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Nigeria ranks 108th 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 Nigeria, 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% | — |
| 1999 | 5.7% | — |
| 2003 | 3.8% | -33.3% |
| 2004 | 4.0% | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 4.2% | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 6.5% | +55.4% |
| 2011 | 6.3% | -2.8% |
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 | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.2% | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 6.3% | 6.5% | 2 |
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More education data for Nigeria
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 16.21 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.32 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0711 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 17.21 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2021)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0755 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15.20 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 6.03 % change on previous year (2021)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 913,305 (2021)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 10.89 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Nigeria?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Nigeria was 6.3% in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 6.5% in 2010.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Nigeria rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Nigeria ranks 108th out of 228 countries with data for 2011.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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