Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Burundi
Burundi: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 2.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Burundi, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Burundi stood at 2.6%.
The figure is down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Burundi peaked at 11.7% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 2015.
That places Burundi 87th 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 Burundi, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 11.7% | — |
| 1999 | 10.3% | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 8.5% | -17.2% |
| 2001 | 9.3% | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 5.7% | -38.4% |
| 2004 | 3.4% | -41.1% |
| 2005 | 2.9% | -12.8% |
| 2006 | 3.5% | +20.7% |
| 2007 | 4.0% | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 3.7% | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 3.1% | -16.0% |
| 2010 | 2.9% | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 3.3% | +13.6% |
| 2013 | 2.7% | -18.2% |
| 2014 | 2.2% | -16.6% |
| 2015 | 2.0% | -11.2% |
| 2016 | 2.7% | +39.3% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 2.5% | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 2.6% | +1.4% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 2.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.8%, 1.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 2.6% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.6%, 97% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.0% | 10.3% | 11.7% | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.9% | 2.9% | 9.3% | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.6% | 2.0% | 3.3% | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More education data for Burundi
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27,748 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 646,726 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 115,798 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 117,464 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 590,027 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.52 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.06 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1748 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Burundi?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Burundi was 2.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 11.7% in 1998.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 2015.
- How does Burundi rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Burundi ranks 87th out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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