Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Uganda
Uganda: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 1.5% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
1.5%
Change on year
down 26.4%
World rank
131st
of 228 countries
All-time high
5.6%
in 1999
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
41
1970–2014
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Uganda, 1970–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2014, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Uganda stood at 1.5%.
That represents a change of down 26.4% on the previous year and down 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Uganda peaked at 5.6% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Uganda ranks 131st of 228 countries on this measure, 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 Uganda, 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 | 5.6% | — |
| 2000 | 4.2% | -24.7% |
| 2001 | 4.1% | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 3.7% | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 3.5% | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 3.7% | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 4.0% | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 3.8% | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 3.7% | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 3.7% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | -13.3% |
| 2012 | 2.1% | -35.6% |
| 2014 | 1.5% | -26.4% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 1.5% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.5%, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 1.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.0%, 50% of 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 | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.8% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.6% | 1.5% | 3.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 128 Denmark 1.6% compare
- 129 New Zealand 1.6% compare
- 130 Netherlands 1.5% compare
- 132 Bangladesh 1.5% compare
- 133 Viet Nam 1.5% compare
- 134 Iran, Islamic Republic of 1.5% compare
More education data for Uganda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 63,957 (2014)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 778,349 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 301,523 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 307,450 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.84 million (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.22 units per person (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Uganda?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Uganda was 1.5% in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 5.6% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Uganda rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Uganda ranks 131st out of 228 countries with data for 2014.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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