Outbound mobility ratio to East Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Outbound mobility ratio to East Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) was 0.1% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to East Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Saudi Arabia, 1997–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, outbound mobility ratio to east asia, both sexes (uis estimate) in Saudi Arabia stood at 0.1%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 61.3% on the previous year and down 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to east asia, both sexes (uis estimate) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0.2% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1999.
That places Saudi Arabia 68th out of 178 countries with data for 2018, 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 to East Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 0.0% | -12.2% |
| 2000 | 0.0% | +41.9% |
| 2001 | 0.1% | +280.4% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | -43.2% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | +20.5% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | +44.1% |
| 2008 | 0.2% | +132.6% |
| 2009 | 0.2% | -6.9% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | -19.3% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | -18.8% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | -12.3% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | -37.7% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | +61.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 0.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0%, 2.7× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 0.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.1%, 92% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Outbound mobility ratio to East Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +280.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2008 | +132.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 65 Qatar 0.1% compare
- 66 Congo 0.1% compare
- 67 Hong Kong, China 0.1% compare
- 69 Mozambique 0.1% compare
- 70 Saint Lucia 0.1% compare
- 71 Antigua and Barbuda 0.1% compare
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to east asia, both sexes (uis estimate) in Saudi Arabia?
- Outbound mobility ratio to east asia, both sexes (uis estimate) in Saudi Arabia was 0.1% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to east asia, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2% in 2008.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to east asia, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1999.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for outbound mobility ratio to east asia, both sexes (uis estimate)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 68th out of 178 countries with data for 2018.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to east asia, both sexes (uis estimate) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to East Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release