Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Benin
Benin: Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) was 2.4% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Benin, 1999–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Benin stood at 2.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.7% on the previous year and up 64.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Benin peaked at 10.9% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2013.
That places Benin 12th out of 186 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Benin, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 10.9% | — |
| 2008 | 3.4% | -68.3% |
| 2009 | 2.2% | -36.8% |
| 2010 | 1.6% | -27.7% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 1.5% | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 1.4% | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 1.5% | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 1.9% | +27.6% |
| 2016 | 2.0% | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 2.2% | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 2.3% | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 2.5% | +10.5% |
| 2020 | 2.4% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 2.4% | -3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.9% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More education data for Benin
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 57,296 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 209,295 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,495 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,746 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 929,099 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1743 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Benin?
- Outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Benin was 2.4% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 10.9% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2013.
- How does Benin rank for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis)?
- Benin ranks 12th out of 186 countries with data for 2022.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release