Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) was 0.3% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Mozambique, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Mozambique stood at 0.3%.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 79.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Mozambique peaked at 3.5% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2016.
Mozambique ranks 32nd of 186 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 sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3.5% | — |
| 2007 | 1.5% | -57.1% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | -16.2% |
| 2009 | 1.1% | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 0.8% | -25.2% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | -18.1% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | -41.7% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 0.3% | -16.8% |
| 2015 | 0.3% | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 0.3% | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 0.3% | -3.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 0.3% is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.0%, 27% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 0.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.5%, 18% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Mozambique?
- Outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Mozambique was 0.3% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2016.
- How does Mozambique rank for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis)?
- Mozambique ranks 32nd out of 186 countries with data for 2018.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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