Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 1.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.5%
Change on year
up 10.0%
World rank
132nd
of 228 countries
All-time high
1.6%
in 2004
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
49
1970–2023
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Bangladesh, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Bangladesh is 1.5%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and up 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Bangladesh peaked at 1.6% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Bangladesh ranks 132nd of 228 countries on this measure, 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, male in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 1.2% | — |
| 2000 | 1.2% | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 1.1% | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 1.3% | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 1.5% | +19.4% |
| 2004 | 1.6% | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | -15.7% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | -10.8% |
| 2007 | 1.2% | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 1.2% | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | -22.2% |
| 2014 | 1.0% | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | -19.1% |
| 2017 | 0.8% | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 0.9% | +26.8% |
| 2022 | 1.4% | +49.4% |
| 2023 | 1.5% | +10.0% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 1.5% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.7%, 55% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 1.5% is below the median for South Asia, which is 3.4%, 45% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More education data for Bangladesh
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 571,690 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 387,056 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.77 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0961 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Bangladesh?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Bangladesh was 1.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 1.6% in 2004.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Bangladesh rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Bangladesh ranks 132nd out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release