Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Rwanda
Rwanda: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 2.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Rwanda, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Rwanda is 2.7%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.9% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Rwanda peaked at 14.6% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2013.
That places Rwanda 83rd out of 177 countries with data for 2023, 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 14.6% | — |
| 2000 | 11.7% | -19.9% |
| 2001 | 9.6% | -18.2% |
| 2002 | 9.9% | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 6.4% | -35.2% |
| 2004 | 4.7% | -26.7% |
| 2005 | 4.2% | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 3.7% | -11.9% |
| 2007 | 3.3% | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 3.0% | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 2.7% | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 2.4% | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 2.5% | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 2.3% | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 2.6% | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 2.8% | +8.2% |
| 2016 | 2.9% | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 3.2% | +9.6% |
| 2018 | 3.6% | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | +16.2% |
| 2020 | 3.7% | -9.9% |
| 2022 | 3.3% | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | -17.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 2.7% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.8%, 1.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 2.7% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.6%, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.6% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.9% | 2.7% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 2.3% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More education data for Rwanda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % 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 0.2109 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Rwanda?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Rwanda was 2.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 14.6% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2013.
- How does Rwanda rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Rwanda ranks 83rd out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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