Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Lebanon
Lebanon: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 6.3% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
6.3%
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
50th
of 228 countries
All-time high
14.5%
in 2003
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
49
1970–2019
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Lebanon, 1970–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 6.3% for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in 2019.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Lebanon peaked at 14.5% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Lebanon 50th out of 228 countries with data for 2019, 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 Lebanon, 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 | 9.6% | — |
| 2000 | 10.3% | +7.3% |
| 2001 | 10.8% | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 12.3% | +13.8% |
| 2003 | 14.5% | +18.4% |
| 2004 | 13.0% | -10.5% |
| 2005 | 12.0% | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 12.6% | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 11.7% | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 11.5% | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 10.7% | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 10.2% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 8.9% | -12.1% |
| 2012 | 5.6% | -37.4% |
| 2013 | 4.8% | -14.1% |
| 2014 | 5.3% | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 5.1% | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 6.1% | +18.0% |
| 2017 | 6.5% | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 6.4% | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 6.3% | -2.3% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 6.3% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.7%, 2.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 6.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.3%, 1.9× 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 | 1.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 9 |
| 2000s | 11.9% | 10.3% | 14.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.5% | 4.8% | 10.2% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More education data for Lebanon
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 45,252 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 34,874 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 102,145 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 96,517 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 417,800 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 533,550 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0919 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Lebanon?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Lebanon was 6.3% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 14.5% in 2003.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Lebanon rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Lebanon ranks 50th out of 228 countries with data for 2019.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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