Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Burundi
Burundi: Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) was 1.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Burundi, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 1.8% for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in 2023.
The figure is down 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Burundi peaked at 12.3% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.5%, in 2015.
That places Burundi 17th out of 186 countries with data for 2023, 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 Burundi, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 12.3% | — |
| 1999 | 10.8% | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 3.1% | -71.6% |
| 2008 | 3.0% | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 2.6% | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 2.0% | -21.2% |
| 2014 | 1.7% | -18.7% |
| 2015 | 1.5% | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 2.6% | +74.0% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 4.2% | +46.7% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | -56.9% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 1.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.0%, 1.9× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 1.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.5%, 1.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 1.5% | 4.2% | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More education data for Burundi
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 27,748 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 646,726 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 115,798 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 117,464 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 590,027 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.52 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.06 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1748 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Burundi?
- Outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Burundi was 1.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 12.3% in 1998.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 2015.
- How does Burundi rank for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis)?
- Burundi ranks 17th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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