Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, male (UIS estimate) in Kenya
Kenya: Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, male (UIS estimate) was 0.1% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to South and West Asia, male (UIS estimate) in Kenya, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2017, outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) in Kenya stood at 0.1%.
That represents a change of up 13.0% on the previous year and down 84.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) in Kenya peaked at 1.6% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Kenya ranks 35th of 235 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Kenya, 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% | — |
| 2000 | 1.5% | — |
| 2001 | 1.6% | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 0.9% | -45.0% |
| 2004 | 0.7% | -23.8% |
| 2005 | 0.8% | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 0.5% | -39.9% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | -70.5% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | -23.4% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | +13.0% |
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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 32 Namibia 0.2% compare
- 33 Saint Lucia 0.2% compare
- 34 Fiji 0.1% compare
- 36 Palestine, State of 0.1% compare
- 37 Cape Verde 0.1% compare
- 38 Malawi 0.1% compare
More education data for Kenya
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 168,396 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 235,728 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.44 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.44 million (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.74 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.04 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7181 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1453 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) in Kenya?
- Outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) in Kenya was 0.1% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.6% in 2001.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Kenya rank for outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate)?
- Kenya ranks 35th out of 235 countries with data for 2017.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to south and west asia, male (uis estimate) rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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