Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS) was 16.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS) in Bhutan, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) in Bhutan is 16.1%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 16.0% on the previous year and down 45.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) in Bhutan peaked at 46.7% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 13.8%, in 2005.
That places Bhutan 1st out of 203 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 46.7% | — |
| 2005 | 13.8% | -70.5% |
| 2006 | 14.0% | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 17.0% | +21.4% |
| 2008 | 17.6% | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 21.7% | +23.0% |
| 2010 | 22.6% | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 20.7% | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 33.0% | +59.4% |
| 2013 | 29.6% | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 18.2% | -38.5% |
| 2020 | 16.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 15.6% | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 13.8% | -11.4% |
| 2023 | 16.1% | +16.0% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 16.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.0%, 1053.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 16.1% is above the median for South Asia, which is 1.3%, 12.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.7% | 46.7% | 46.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 16.8% | 13.8% | 21.7% | 5 |
| 2010s | 24.8% | 18.2% | 33.0% | 5 |
| 2020s | 15.5% | 13.8% | 16.5% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More education data for Bhutan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) in Bhutan?
- Outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) in Bhutan was 16.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 46.7% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.8% in 2005.
- How does Bhutan rank for outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis)?
- Bhutan ranks 1st out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release