Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) was 12.9% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Lesotho, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Lesotho is 12.9%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Lesotho peaked at 26.6% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 10.7%, in 2012.
Lesotho ranks 4th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 26.6% | — |
| 2012 | 10.7% | -59.9% |
| 2013 | 11.2% | +4.4% |
| 2014 | 11.4% | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 11.7% | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 12.3% | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 12.9% | +4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.6% | 26.6% | 26.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 11.7% | 10.7% | 12.9% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More education data for Lesotho
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1324 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Lesotho?
- Outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Lesotho was 12.9% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 26.6% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.7% in 2012.
- How does Lesotho rank for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis)?
- Lesotho ranks 4th out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lesotho 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release