Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Qatar
Qatar: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 16.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
16.7%
Change on year
down 14.4%
World rank
27th
of 228 countries
All-time high
39.1%
in 2001
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
52
1970–2023
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Qatar, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Qatar is 16.7%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 14.4% on the previous year and down 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Qatar peaked at 39.1% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Qatar 27th out of 228 countries with data for 2023, 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 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 | 27.6% | — |
| 1999 | 28.6% | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 39.1% | +36.6% |
| 2002 | 38.0% | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 34.4% | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 31.2% | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 28.3% | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 27.4% | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 26.1% | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 31.9% | +22.2% |
| 2010 | 33.8% | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 35.1% | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 28.4% | -19.0% |
| 2013 | 24.0% | -15.6% |
| 2014 | 24.8% | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 28.2% | +13.5% |
| 2016 | 32.5% | +15.4% |
| 2017 | 33.6% | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 30.7% | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 28.5% | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 27.0% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 23.2% | -14.1% |
| 2022 | 19.5% | -16.1% |
| 2023 | 16.7% | -14.4% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 16.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.4%, 4.9× the median. (81 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 16.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.3%, 5.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.6% | 0.0% | 28.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.7% | 26.1% | 39.1% | 9 |
| 2010s | 30.0% | 24.0% | 35.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.6% | 16.7% | 27.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 24 Kuwait 21.3% compare
- 25 Saint Lucia 20.3% compare
- 26 Aruba 18.8% compare
- 28 Gambia 15.7% compare
- 29 Saint Kitts and Nevis 15.0% compare
- 30 Marshall Islands 14.3% compare
More education data for Qatar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,368 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 25,980 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,823 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 151,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 180,287 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0631 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Qatar?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Qatar was 16.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 39.1% in 2001.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Qatar rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Qatar ranks 27th out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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