Outbound mobility ratio to Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes in South Africa
South Africa: Outbound mobility ratio to Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes was 0.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes in South Africa, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0.1% for outbound mobility ratio to central and eastern europe, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is down 9.3% on the previous year and up 550.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to central and eastern europe, both sexes in South Africa peaked at 0.1% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2013.
South Africa ranks 128th of 197 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 to Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | +30.8% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | +45.1% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | +33.2% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | +34.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | +92.2% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | +28.9% |
| 2020 | 0.1% | +18.1% |
| 2021 | 0.1% | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 0.1% | -25.7% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | -9.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.1%, 55% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 0.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.3%, 27% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 125 Spain 0.1% compare
- 126 Sudan 0.1%
- 127 Saudi Arabia 0.1% compare
- 129 Central African Republic 0.1%
- 130 Nepal 0.1% compare
- 131 Iraq 0.1%
More education data for South Africa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to central and eastern europe, both sexes in South Africa?
- Outbound mobility ratio to central and eastern europe, both sexes in South Africa was 0.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to central and eastern europe, both sexes recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 2020.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to central and eastern europe, both sexes recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2013.
- How does South Africa rank for outbound mobility ratio to central and eastern europe, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 128th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to central and eastern europe, both sexes rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 550.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to Central and Eastern Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release