Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Barbados
Barbados: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 6.8% in 2011. ▼ Falling
Latest (2011)
6.8%
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
34th
of 177 countries
All-time high
14.3%
in 1999
All-time low
6.6%
in 2009
Years of data
7
1999–2011
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Barbados, 1999–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2011, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Barbados stood at 6.8%.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 49.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Barbados peaked at 14.3% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 6.6%, in 2009.
Barbados ranks 34th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Barbados, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 14.3% | — |
| 2000 | 13.7% | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 9.5% | -30.0% |
| 2009 | 6.6% | -30.6% |
| 2010 | 6.7% | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 6.8% | +1.0% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 6.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.9%, 1.7× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 6.8% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.3%, 5.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.8% | 6.6% | 13.7% | 4 |
| 2010s | 6.7% | 6.7% | 6.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
More education data for Barbados
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,244 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 279 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,255 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,277 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 18,457 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,314 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0578 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Barbados?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Barbados was 6.8% in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 14.3% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.6% in 2009.
- How does Barbados rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Barbados ranks 34th out of 177 countries with data for 2011.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release