Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in India
India: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 1.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.7%
Change on year
up 26.0%
World rank
126th
of 228 countries
All-time high
1.7%
in 2023
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
50
1970–2023
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in India, 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 India is 1.7%, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
The figure is up 26.0% on the previous year and up 142.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in India peaked at 1.7% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
India ranks 126th 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 India, 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% | — |
| 2000 | 0.9% | — |
| 2001 | 1.1% | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 1.3% | +17.0% |
| 2003 | 1.4% | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 1.4% | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 1.6% | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 1.4% | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 1.4% | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 1.4% | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 1.3% | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | -19.2% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | -32.8% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | +14.2% |
| 2017 | 0.9% | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +16.5% |
| 2020 | 1.2% | +12.6% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | -6.5% |
| 2022 | 1.3% | +20.2% |
| 2023 | 1.7% | +26.0% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 1.7% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.7%, 61% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- India's 1.7% is below the median for South Asia, which is 3.4%, 50% 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 123 Spain 1.8% compare
- 124 Burkina Faso 1.7% compare
- 125 El Salvador 1.7% compare
- 127 Korea 1.6% compare
- 128 Denmark 1.6% compare
- 129 New Zealand 1.6% compare
More education data for India
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.31 million (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 3.10 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19.37 million (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in India?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in India was 1.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 1.7% in 2023.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does India rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- India ranks 126th out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release