Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS) in Qatar
Qatar: Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS) was 1.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS) in Qatar, 1999–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) in Qatar stood at 1.7%.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 106.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) in Qatar peaked at 2.6% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1999.
Qatar ranks 7th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0.1% | — |
| 2001 | 0.1% | +108.5% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | +17.8% |
| 2003 | 0.2% | +30.8% |
| 2004 | 0.3% | +19.0% |
| 2005 | 2.6% | +893.4% |
| 2006 | 2.3% | -10.3% |
| 2007 | 1.8% | -22.1% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | -26.6% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | -23.8% |
| 2010 | 0.7% | -29.2% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | -22.1% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | +124.9% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | -34.3% |
| 2014 | 0.5% | -43.4% |
| 2015 | 1.2% | +150.2% |
| 2016 | 1.5% | +25.1% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | -24.4% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | -28.2% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | +36.4% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 1.3% | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | +33.7% |
| 2023 | 1.7% | -4.1% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 1.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0%, 1125.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 1.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0%, 36.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS) in Qatar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +893.4% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 4 Eritrea 2.9% compare
- 5 Nepal 2.3% compare
- 6 Djibouti 2.1% compare
- 8 Seychelles 1.5% compare
- 9 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 1.1% compare
- 10 British Virgin Islands 0.8% 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 south and west asia, both sexes (uis) in Qatar?
- Outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) in Qatar was 1.7% 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 Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.6% in 2005.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1999.
- How does Qatar rank for outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis)?
- Qatar ranks 7th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, both sexes (uis) rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.3%. 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 South and West Asia, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release