Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Ghana
Ghana: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 2.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Ghana, 2005–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Ghana is 2.4%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 9.1% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Ghana peaked at 6.7% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 2014.
Ghana ranks 90th of 177 countries on this measure, 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.3% | — |
| 2006 | 6.7% | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 5.1% | -23.8% |
| 2008 | 3.5% | -30.5% |
| 2009 | 3.4% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2.4% | -29.5% |
| 2012 | 2.4% | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 2.0% | -16.3% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 1.8% | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 1.9% | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 1.9% | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 2.0% | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 2.2% | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | +9.1% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 2.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.3%, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 2.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.6%, 91% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.0% | 3.4% | 6.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More education data for Ghana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 174,414 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,902 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 949,095 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 913,117 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6567 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1448 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Ghana?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Ghana was 2.4% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 6.7% in 2006.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 2014.
- How does Ghana rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Ghana ranks 90th out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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