Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Gambia
Gambia: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 13.5% in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Gambia, 1999–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Gambia is 13.5%, measured in 2012. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 8.2% on the previous year and down 77.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Gambia peaked at 59.9% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 13.5%, in 2012.
Gambia ranks 19th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 52.4% | — |
| 2004 | 59.9% | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 22.3% | -62.7% |
| 2011 | 14.7% | -34.3% |
| 2012 | 13.5% | -8.2% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 13.5% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.8%, 7.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 13.5% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.6%, 5.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52.4% | 52.4% | 52.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 59.9% | 59.9% | 59.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 16.8% | 13.5% | 22.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 16 Comoros 21.2% compare
- 17 Saint Lucia 19.5% compare
- 18 Marshall Islands 13.5% compare
- 20 Sao Tome and Principe 13.3%
- 21 Kuwait 12.9% compare
- 22 Iceland 10.9% compare
More education data for Gambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,452 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,389 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 71,238 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,061 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 442,901 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1569 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Gambia?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Gambia was 13.5% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 59.9% in 2004.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.5% in 2012.
- How does Gambia rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Gambia ranks 19th out of 177 countries with data for 2012.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release