Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 2.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2.5%
Change on year
down 8.7%
World rank
104th
of 228 countries
All-time high
8.3%
in 2011
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
53
1970–2022
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Saudi Arabia, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 2.5% for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.7% on the previous year and down 59.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Saudi Arabia peaked at 8.3% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Saudi Arabia 104th out of 228 countries with data for 2022, 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 Saudi Arabia, 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 | 4.6% | — |
| 1999 | 4.0% | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 3.9% | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 4.0% | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 3.3% | -18.9% |
| 2004 | 2.9% | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 2.7% | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 2.8% | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 3.8% | +36.5% |
| 2008 | 4.7% | +25.2% |
| 2009 | 5.8% | +23.8% |
| 2010 | 7.3% | +24.8% |
| 2011 | 8.3% | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 6.3% | -24.8% |
| 2013 | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 6.2% | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 6.3% | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 5.2% | -16.6% |
| 2018 | 5.0% | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | -19.0% |
| 2020 | 3.5% | -14.4% |
| 2021 | 2.8% | -21.2% |
| 2022 | 2.5% | -8.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 2.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.4%, 74% of the median. (81 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 2.5% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.3%, 75% of 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 | 0.9% | 0.0% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 4.1% | 8.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.5% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Saudi Arabia?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Saudi Arabia was 2.5% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.3% in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 104th out of 228 countries with data for 2022.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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