Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Germany

Germany: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 3.3% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
3.3%
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
75th
of 177 countries
All-time high
3.9%
in 2013
All-time low
3.1%
in 2019
Years of data
11
2013–2023

Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Germany, 2013–2023

012342013201820232013: 3.9 %2014: 3.6 %2015: 3.5 %2016: 3.4 %2017: 3.4 %2018: 3.3 %2019: 3.1 %2020: 3.1 %2021: 3.1 %2022: 3.2 %2023: 3.3 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Germany is 3.3%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Germany peaked at 3.9% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2019.

That places Germany 75th out of 177 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%) in Germany, 2013 to 2023.
Year % Change
2013 3.9%
2014 3.6% -6.1%
2015 3.5% -4.2%
2016 3.4% -2.8%
2017 3.4% -1.0%
2018 3.3% -2.6%
2019 3.1% -6.1%
2020 3.1% +1.1%
2021 3.1% +0.2%
2022 3.2% +3.4%
2023 3.3% +2.9%

Germany compared with similar countries

  • Germany's 3.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.9%, 84% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
  • Germany's 3.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.3%, 1.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 3.4% 3.1% 3.9% 7
2020s 3.2% 3.1% 3.3% 4

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 72 Italy 3.4% compare
  2. 73 Norway 3.4% compare
  3. 74 Portugal 3.3% compare
  4. 76 Greece 3.3% compare
  5. 77 Guinea 3.3%
  6. 78 Croatia 3.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Germany?
Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Germany was 3.3% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 3.9% in 2013.
What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 2019.
How does Germany rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
Germany ranks 75th out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Germany 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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Indicator
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
395 places, 8,903 data points, 1997–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release