Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Zambia
Zambia: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) was 9.2% in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (UIS estimate) in Zambia, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 9.2% for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 39.8% on the previous year and down 64.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Zambia peaked at 25.7% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Zambia 79th out of 228 countries with data for 2012, 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 Zambia, 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 | 18.1% | — |
| 1999 | 25.7% | +42.2% |
| 2011 | 15.3% | -40.5% |
| 2012 | 9.2% | -39.8% |
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 | 4.4% | 0.0% | 25.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.3% | 9.2% | 15.3% | 2 |
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More education data for Zambia
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.30 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 2.69 % change on previous year (2017)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.1079 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.19 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.41 % change on previous year (2017)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.1027 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 7.67 % change on previous year (1988)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 116,859 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 5.61 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Zambia?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) in Zambia was 9.2% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.7% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Zambia rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate)?
- Zambia ranks 79th out of 228 countries with data for 2012.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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