Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Seychelles
Seychelles: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 25.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Seychelles, 2011–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Seychelles is 25.5%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 19.8% on the previous year and down 68.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Seychelles peaked at 209.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 15.1%, in 2015.
Seychelles ranks 13th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Seychelles, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 111.2% | — |
| 2012 | 209.7% | +88.6% |
| 2013 | 82.1% | -60.9% |
| 2014 | 34.4% | -58.1% |
| 2015 | 15.1% | -56.2% |
| 2016 | 16.8% | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 16.0% | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 19.4% | +21.5% |
| 2019 | 18.5% | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 26.1% | +41.1% |
| 2021 | 20.7% | -20.7% |
| 2022 | 21.3% | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 25.5% | +19.8% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 25.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.9%, 6.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 25.5% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.6%, 9.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 58.1% | 15.1% | 209.7% | 9 |
| 2020s | 23.4% | 20.7% | 26.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 10 British Virgin Islands 39.8% compare
- 11 Cayman Islands 37.9%
- 12 Trinidad and Tobago 29.5%
- 14 Cape Verde 24.3% compare
- 15 Djibouti 21.9%
- 16 Comoros 21.2%
More education data for Seychelles
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 713 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (1994)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,588 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 8,091 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 9,592 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0625 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.079 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Seychelles?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Seychelles was 25.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 209.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.1% in 2015.
- How does Seychelles rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Seychelles ranks 13th out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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