Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 11.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
11.4%
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
33rd
of 228 countries
All-time high
26.7%
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 Hong Kong, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Hong Kong stood at 11.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Hong Kong peaked at 26.7% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Hong Kong ranks 33rd 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 Hong Kong, 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% | — |
| 2003 | 25.0% | — |
| 2004 | 26.7% | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 26.5% | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 24.4% | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 20.3% | -16.8% |
| 2008 | 15.9% | -21.9% |
| 2009 | 15.5% | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 15.1% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 15.2% | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 9.6% | -36.9% |
| 2013 | 8.6% | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 9.3% | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 10.8% | +16.6% |
| 2016 | 10.2% | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 9.5% | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 9.4% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 9.3% | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 9.8% | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 9.9% | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 10.7% | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 11.4% | +6.4% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 11.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.4%, 3.3× the median. (81 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 11.4% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.1%, 10.0× the median. (33 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 2000s | 22.0% | 15.5% | 26.7% | 7 |
| 2010s | 10.7% | 8.6% | 15.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.4% | 9.8% | 11.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More education data for Hong Kong
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Hong Kong?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Hong Kong was 11.4% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 26.7% in 2004.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Hong Kong rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Hong Kong ranks 33rd out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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