Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Portugal
Portugal: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 3.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Portugal, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Portugal stood at 3.8%.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Portugal peaked at 7.3% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Portugal ranks 132nd 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 Portugal, 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 | 6.1% | — |
| 1999 | 6.2% | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 3.7% | -40.4% |
| 2016 | 3.7% | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 4.0% | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 4.2% | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 7.3% | +75.7% |
| 2020 | 4.6% | -37.1% |
| 2021 | 4.5% | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 4.2% | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | -9.5% |
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 | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 3.7% | 7.3% | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Portugal?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Portugal was 3.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 7.3% in 2019.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Portugal rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Portugal ranks 132nd out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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