Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Jamaica
Jamaica: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 6.0% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Jamaica, 1970–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2015, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Jamaica stood at 6.0%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.4% on the previous year and down 83.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Jamaica peaked at 35.5% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Jamaica 53rd out of 228 countries with data for 2015, putting it 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 Jamaica, 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 | 34.2% | — |
| 2001 | 31.8% | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 35.5% | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 25.3% | -28.7% |
| 2009 | 25.6% | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 20.9% | -18.2% |
| 2011 | 18.0% | -14.0% |
| 2012 | 8.1% | -55.0% |
| 2013 | 6.9% | -14.9% |
| 2015 | 6.0% | -12.4% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 6.0% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.9%, 3.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 6.0% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.3%, 4.7× 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 2000s | 30.5% | 25.3% | 35.5% | 5 |
| 2010s | 12.0% | 6.0% | 20.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More education data for Jamaica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 11,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,597 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,983 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 51,265 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 177,095 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 211,097 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 8.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0744 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Jamaica?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Jamaica was 6.0% in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 35.5% in 2002.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Jamaica rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Jamaica ranks 53rd out of 228 countries with data for 2015.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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