Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Malawi
Malawi: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 11.2% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
11.2%
Change on year
down 18.4%
World rank
35th
of 228 countries
All-time high
37.5%
in 1999
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
37
1970–2011
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Malawi, 1970–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2011, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Malawi stood at 11.2%.
The figure is down 18.4% on the previous year and down 56.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Malawi peaked at 37.5% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Malawi 35th out of 228 countries with data for 2011, 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 Malawi, 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 | 37.5% | — |
| 2000 | 25.5% | -32.0% |
| 2002 | 25.4% | -0.4% |
| 2004 | 23.3% | -8.2% |
| 2005 | 24.6% | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 21.6% | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 23.5% | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 13.7% | -41.5% |
| 2011 | 11.2% | -18.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 11.2% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.5%, 7.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 11.2% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.0%, 3.7× the median. (48 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 | 4.2% | 0.0% | 37.5% | 9 |
| 2000s | 24.0% | 21.6% | 25.5% | 6 |
| 2010s | 12.5% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 32 Sao Tome and Principe 13.2%
- 33 Hong Kong, China 11.4% compare
- 34 Tunisia 11.3% compare
- 36 Mauritius 10.8% compare
- 37 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 10.2% compare
- 38 Congo 10.1% compare
More education data for Malawi
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 14,528 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.25 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.75 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2193 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.75 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Malawi?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Malawi was 11.2% in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 37.5% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Malawi rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Malawi ranks 35th out of 228 countries with data for 2011.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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