Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Botswana
Botswana: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 1.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Botswana, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Botswana is 1.9%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Botswana peaked at 17.9% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2015.
That places Botswana 108th out of 177 countries with data for 2023, 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 North America and Western Europe, both in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 17.9% | — |
| 1999 | 17.8% | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 15.6% | -12.1% |
| 2001 | 13.7% | -12.1% |
| 2002 | 12.4% | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 8.8% | -29.2% |
| 2004 | 7.3% | -16.6% |
| 2005 | 6.9% | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 5.5% | -20.7% |
| 2007 | 5.4% | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 3.7% | -31.2% |
| 2009 | 2.9% | -21.5% |
| 2010 | 3.0% | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 3.1% | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 2.4% | -22.0% |
| 2013 | 1.9% | -23.7% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | +9.9% |
| 2017 | 2.0% | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 1.8% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 1.9% | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.8% | 17.8% | 17.9% | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.2% | 2.9% | 15.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 4 |
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More education data for Botswana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15,284 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,590 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 20,760 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,779 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 175,513 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 381,674 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1564 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Botswana?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Botswana was 1.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 17.9% in 1998.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2015.
- How does Botswana rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Botswana ranks 108th out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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