Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Lesotho
Lesotho: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 0.5% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Lesotho, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 0.5% for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in 2018.
The figure is up 14.0% on the previous year and down 56.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Lesotho peaked at 3.7% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2012.
Lesotho ranks 156th of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3.7% | — |
| 2000 | 2.8% | -22.3% |
| 2001 | 2.5% | -11.9% |
| 2002 | 2.4% | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 1.8% | -27.5% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | -25.0% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | -71.3% |
| 2013 | 0.4% | +20.2% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | +28.1% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | +14.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More education data for Lesotho
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1324 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Lesotho?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Lesotho was 0.5% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 3.7% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2012.
- How does Lesotho rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Lesotho ranks 156th out of 177 countries with data for 2018.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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