Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Zambia
Zambia: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 2.7% in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2012)
2.7%
Change on year
down 28.7%
World rank
100th
of 228 countries
All-time high
7.9%
in 1998
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
32
1970–2012
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in Zambia, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 2.7% for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.7% on the previous year and down 63.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Zambia peaked at 7.9% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Zambia ranks 100th 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 Zambia, 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 | 7.9% | — |
| 1999 | 7.5% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 3.9% | -49.0% |
| 2012 | 2.7% | -28.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 2.7% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.7%, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 2.7% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.0%, 92% 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 | 1.5% | 0.0% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 97 Macau, China 2.8% compare
- 98 Slovenia 2.8% compare
- 99 Republic of Moldova 2.8% compare
- 101 Palestine, State of 2.7% compare
- 102 Chad 2.7% compare
- 103 Maldives 2.6% compare
More education data for Zambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 169,961 (2013)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2106 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 4.49 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Zambia?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in Zambia was 2.7% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.9% in 1998.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Zambia rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- Zambia ranks 100th out of 228 countries with data for 2012.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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