Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, adjusted in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, adjusted was 0.9779 GPIA in 2023. ▼ Falling
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, adjusted in Puerto Rico, 2012–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, adjusted in Puerto Rico is 0.9779 GPIA, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 40.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, adjusted in Puerto Rico peaked at 1.64 GPIA in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.7906 GPIA, in 2016.
Puerto Rico ranks 54th of 135 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, adjusted in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.63 GPIA | — |
| 2013 | 1.64 GPIA | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.46 GPIA | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 1.12 GPIA | -23.2% |
| 2016 | 0.7906 GPIA | -29.7% |
| 2018 | 0.8612 GPIA | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 0.9779 GPIA | +13.6% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 0.9779 GPIA is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.9562 GPIA, 1.0× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 0.9779 GPIA is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.7164 GPIA, 1.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.25 GPIA | 0.7906 GPIA | 1.64 GPIA | 6 |
| 2020s | 0.9779 GPIA | 0.9779 GPIA | 0.9779 GPIA | 1 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
More education data for Puerto Rico
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 20,845 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,445 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,807 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 171,527 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 144,542 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.81 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0451 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, adjusted in Puerto Rico?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, adjusted in Puerto Rico was 0.9779 GPIA in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, adjusted recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 1.64 GPIA in 2013.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, adjusted recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7906 GPIA in 2016.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, adjusted?
- Puerto Rico ranks 54th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, adjusted rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Puerto Rico data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release