Outbound mobility ratio to East Asia and the Pacific, both sexes (UIS) in Gambia
Gambia: Outbound mobility ratio to East Asia and the Pacific, both sexes (UIS) was 1.3% in 2012. ▼ Falling
Outbound mobility ratio to East Asia and the Pacific, both sexes (UIS) in Gambia, 1999–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to east asia and the pacific, both sexes (uis) in Gambia is 1.3%, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.4% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to east asia and the pacific, both sexes (uis) in Gambia peaked at 2.1% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2004.
That places Gambia 28th out of 174 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top quarter.
Outbound mobility ratio to East Asia and the Pacific, both sexes (UIS) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2.1% | — |
| 2004 | 1.2% | -46.1% |
| 2010 | 1.5% | +29.9% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | -22.5% |
| 2012 | 1.3% | +13.4% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 1.3% is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.2%, 6.1× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 1.3% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.3%, 5.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More education data for Gambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,452 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,389 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 71,238 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,061 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 442,901 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1569 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to east asia and the pacific, both sexes (uis) in Gambia?
- Outbound mobility ratio to east asia and the pacific, both sexes (uis) in Gambia was 1.3% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to east asia and the pacific, both sexes (uis) recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.1% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to east asia and the pacific, both sexes (uis) recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2004.
- How does Gambia rank for outbound mobility ratio to east asia and the pacific, both sexes (uis)?
- Gambia ranks 28th out of 174 countries with data for 2012.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to east asia and the pacific, both sexes (uis) rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to East Asia and the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release