Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Pakistan
Pakistan: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 2.4% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Pakistan, 2003–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Pakistan is 2.4%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 21.9% on the previous year and up 120.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Pakistan peaked at 3.7% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2019.
That places Pakistan 93rd 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 20 years of available data.
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3.7% | — |
| 2004 | 3.2% | -14.0% |
| 2005 | 2.2% | -30.2% |
| 2006 | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 2.1% | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 2.2% | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 2.0% | -11.9% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | -16.2% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | -26.6% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 1.1% | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 1.1% | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 1.3% | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | -24.3% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 1.2% | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 1.9% | +63.1% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | +21.9% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 2.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.3%, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 2.4% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.3%, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5% | 2.0% | 3.7% | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More education data for Pakistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 440,233 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5.05 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.90 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 19.70 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.38 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.1 % 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 0.101 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Pakistan?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Pakistan 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.7% in 2003.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2019.
- How does Pakistan rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Pakistan ranks 93rd out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan 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