Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Malta
Malta: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 5.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.2%
Change on year
down 15.8%
World rank
61st
of 228 countries
All-time high
24.7%
in 2010
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Malta, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Malta recorded 5.2% for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.8% on the previous year and down 56.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Malta peaked at 24.7% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Malta 61st out of 228 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Malta, 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% | — |
| 1998 | 13.8% | — |
| 1999 | 16.0% | +15.4% |
| 2000 | 19.5% | +21.8% |
| 2001 | 17.0% | -12.5% |
| 2002 | 19.1% | +12.2% |
| 2003 | 14.3% | -25.3% |
| 2004 | 18.9% | +32.6% |
| 2005 | 18.0% | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 23.8% | +32.5% |
| 2007 | 23.6% | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 24.7% | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 24.2% | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 24.7% | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 24.2% | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 12.5% | -48.4% |
| 2013 | 12.0% | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 9.7% | -19.6% |
| 2015 | 9.0% | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 8.2% | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 7.8% | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 7.6% | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 7.7% | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 7.1% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 6.9% | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 6.2% | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 5.2% | -15.8% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 5.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.4%, 1.5× the median. (81 countries reporting)
- Malta's 5.2% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.3%, 1.6× 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 | 3.0% | 0.0% | 16.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.3% | 14.3% | 24.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.3% | 7.6% | 24.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.3% | 5.2% | 7.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malta
More education data for Malta
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,664 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 70 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,949 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,626 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 32,424 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 27,337 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0495 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Malta?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Malta was 5.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 24.7% in 2010.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Malta rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Malta ranks 61st out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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