Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Samoa
Samoa: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 3.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Samoa, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Samoa is 3.5%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.1% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Samoa peaked at 15.2% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2022.
That places Samoa 69th 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 Samoa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10.9% | — |
| 1999 | 8.7% | -20.3% |
| 2000 | 15.2% | +74.8% |
| 2017 | 3.4% | -77.7% |
| 2018 | 4.9% | +45.7% |
| 2019 | 4.8% | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 3.4% | -29.6% |
| 2021 | 4.0% | +19.0% |
| 2022 | 2.9% | -28.3% |
| 2023 | 3.5% | +23.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.8% | 8.7% | 10.9% | 2 |
| 2000s | 15.2% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 3.4% | 4.9% | 3 |
| 2020s | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
More education data for Samoa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,211 (2010)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 397 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,580 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,585 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 25,964 (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 34,962 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1171 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1604 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Samoa?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Samoa was 3.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 15.2% in 2000.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2022.
- How does Samoa rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Samoa ranks 69th out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Samoa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Samoa 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