Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Gambia
Gambia: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 15.7% in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2012)
15.7%
Change on year
down 34.2%
World rank
28th
of 228 countries
All-time high
74.1%
in 2004
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
33
1970–2012
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Gambia, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2012, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Gambia stood at 15.7%.
That represents a change of down 34.2% on the previous year and down 78.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Gambia peaked at 74.1% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Gambia ranks 28th of 228 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Gambia, 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 | 67.7% | — |
| 2004 | 74.1% | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 38.1% | -48.6% |
| 2011 | 23.8% | -37.5% |
| 2012 | 15.7% | -34.2% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 15.7% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.5%, 10.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 15.7% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.0%, 5.2× the median. (48 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 | 7.5% | 0.0% | 67.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | 74.1% | 74.1% | 74.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 25.9% | 15.7% | 38.1% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 25 Saint Lucia 20.3% compare
- 26 Aruba 18.8% compare
- 27 Qatar 16.7% compare
- 29 Saint Kitts and Nevis 15.0% compare
- 30 Marshall Islands 14.3% compare
- 31 Iceland 13.9% compare
More education data for Gambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,452 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,389 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 71,238 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,061 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 442,901 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1569 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Gambia?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Gambia was 15.7% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 74.1% in 2004.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Gambia rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Gambia ranks 28th out of 228 countries with data for 2012.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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