Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Niger
Niger: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 1.8% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Niger, 2003–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2019, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Niger stood at 1.8%.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and down 76.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Niger peaked at 14.0% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2018.
That places Niger 111th out of 177 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8.2% | — |
| 2004 | 8.7% | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 9.2% | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 11.7% | +27.5% |
| 2007 | 14.0% | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 10.6% | -24.5% |
| 2009 | 7.6% | -27.6% |
| 2010 | 6.7% | -12.1% |
| 2011 | 6.2% | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 4.8% | -22.0% |
| 2015 | 2.2% | -53.7% |
| 2016 | 2.1% | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 1.9% | -10.0% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | +1.4% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 1.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.8%, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Niger's 1.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.6%, 67% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.0% | 7.6% | 14.0% | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More education data for Niger
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 28,148 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 208,506 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 98,608 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 870,368 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.00 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.6666 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1111 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Niger?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Niger was 1.8% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 14.0% in 2007.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2018.
- How does Niger rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Niger ranks 111th out of 177 countries with data for 2019.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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