Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Guyana
Guyana: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 5.2% in 2012. ▼ Falling
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Guyana, 2003–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Guyana is 5.2%, measured in 2012. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of down 15.0% on the previous year and down 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Guyana peaked at 14.1% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 5.2%, in 2012.
Guyana ranks 45th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Guyana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14.1% | — |
| 2004 | 10.5% | -25.3% |
| 2005 | 9.4% | -10.2% |
| 2006 | 8.1% | -14.2% |
| 2007 | 7.9% | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 7.4% | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 8.1% | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 6.9% | -14.8% |
| 2011 | 6.1% | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 5.2% | -15.0% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 5.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.9%, 1.3× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 5.2% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.3%, 4.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.4% | 7.4% | 14.1% | 7 |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 5.2% | 6.9% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 42 Senegal 5.5% compare
- 43 Switzerland 5.5% compare
- 44 Nepal 5.2% compare
- 46 Central African Republic 5.0% compare
- 47 Bhutan 5.0% compare
- 48 Mauritania 4.8% compare
More education data for Guyana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Guyana?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Guyana was 5.2% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 14.1% in 2003.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.2% in 2012.
- How does Guyana rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Guyana ranks 45th out of 177 countries with data for 2012.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guyana 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