Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Kuwait
Kuwait: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 21.3% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Kuwait, 1970–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Kuwait is 21.3%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 24.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Kuwait peaked at 31.5% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Kuwait 24th out of 228 countries with data for 2021, 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 Kuwait, 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 | 29.7% | — |
| 2001 | 31.5% | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 29.3% | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 23.2% | -20.9% |
| 2004 | 24.0% | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 17.1% | -28.7% |
| 2015 | 19.9% | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 21.3% | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 22.8% | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 25.6% | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 25.2% | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 21.7% | -13.9% |
| 2021 | 21.3% | -1.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 21.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.4%, 6.3× the median. (81 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 21.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.3%, 6.4× the median. (23 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 | 3.3% | 0.0% | 29.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | 27.0% | 23.2% | 31.5% | 4 |
| 2010s | 22.0% | 17.1% | 25.6% | 6 |
| 2020s | 21.5% | 21.3% | 21.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More education data for Kuwait
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 47,443 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 30,349 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,489 (2021)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 302,047 (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 265,113 (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.44 % change on previous year (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0608 units per person (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Kuwait?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Kuwait was 21.3% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 31.5% in 2001.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Kuwait rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Kuwait ranks 24th out of 228 countries with data for 2021.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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