Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Barbados
Barbados: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 21.9% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
21.9%
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
23rd
of 228 countries
All-time high
49.6%
in 2000
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
35
1970–2011
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Barbados, 1970–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2011, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Barbados stood at 21.9%.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and down 52.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Barbados peaked at 49.6% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Barbados ranks 23rd of 228 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, male in Barbados, 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 | 46.4% | — |
| 2000 | 49.6% | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 46.1% | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 29.6% | -35.9% |
| 2009 | 20.9% | -29.2% |
| 2010 | 21.3% | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 21.9% | +3.1% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 21.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.4%, 6.5× the median. (81 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 21.9% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.3%, 16.9× the median. (42 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 | 5.2% | 0.0% | 46.4% | 9 |
| 2000s | 36.5% | 20.9% | 49.6% | 4 |
| 2010s | 21.6% | 21.3% | 21.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Barbados
- 20 Seychelles 28.7%
- 21 Cape Verde 26.9% compare
- 22 Comoros 22.2% compare
- 24 Kuwait 21.3% compare
- 25 Saint Lucia 20.3% compare
- 26 Aruba 18.8% compare
More education data for Barbados
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,244 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 279 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,255 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,277 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 18,457 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,314 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0578 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Barbados?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Barbados was 21.9% in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 49.6% in 2000.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Barbados rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Barbados ranks 23rd out of 228 countries with data for 2011.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados 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