Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, male (UIS estimate) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, male (UIS estimate) was 16.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, male (UIS estimate) in Bhutan, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 16.8% for outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) in 2023.
The figure is up 14.8% on the previous year and down 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) in Bhutan peaked at 73.5% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Bhutan ranks 1st of 235 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, male (UIS estimate) in Bhutan, 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 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 73.5% | — |
| 2005 | 21.1% | -71.3% |
| 2006 | 21.2% | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 25.4% | +20.2% |
| 2008 | 27.0% | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 34.2% | +26.6% |
| 2010 | 35.7% | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 34.4% | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 31.6% | -8.1% |
| 2013 | 29.0% | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 19.2% | -33.9% |
| 2020 | 16.9% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | 15.6% | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 14.6% | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 16.8% | +14.8% |
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 | 7.4% | 0.0% | 73.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.8% | 21.1% | 34.2% | 5 |
| 2010s | 30.0% | 19.2% | 35.7% | 5 |
| 2020s | 16.0% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 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, male (uis estimate) in Bhutan?
- Outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) in Bhutan was 16.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 73.5% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Bhutan rank for outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate)?
- Bhutan ranks 1st out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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, male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release