Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Niger

Niger: Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) was 4.2% in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
4.2%
Change on year
up 19.1%
World rank
10th
of 186 countries
All-time high
17.7%
in 2008
All-time low
3.5%
in 2018
Years of data
10
2008–2019

Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Niger, 2008–2019

51015202008201320192008: 17.7 %2009: 14.5 %2010: 14.1 %2011: 13.2 %2012: 11.5 %2015: 5.5 %2016: 5 %2017: 4.6 %2018: 3.5 %2019: 4.2 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Niger is 4.2%, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.1% on the previous year and down 71.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Niger peaked at 17.7% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2018.

That places Niger 10th out of 186 countries with data for 2019, 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 Niger, year by year

Annual values for Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%) in Niger, 2008 to 2019.
Year % Change
2008 17.7%
2009 14.5% -18.0%
2010 14.1% -2.9%
2011 13.2% -6.8%
2012 11.5% -12.4%
2015 5.5% -52.4%
2016 5.0% -8.8%
2017 4.6% -7.4%
2018 3.5% -23.5%
2019 4.2% +19.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16.1% 14.5% 17.7% 2
2010s 7.7% 3.5% 14.1% 8

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Niger?
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Niger was 4.2% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Niger?
The highest recorded value was 17.7% in 2008.
What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2018.
How does Niger rank for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis)?
Niger ranks 10th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
Is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is down 71.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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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Indicator
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
404 places, 8,361 data points, 1996–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release