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

Seychelles: Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) was 10.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
10.7%
Change on year
up 50.4%
World rank
5th
of 186 countries
All-time high
87.0%
in 2012
All-time low
2.4%
in 2017
Years of data
13
2011–2023

Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS) in Seychelles, 2011–2023

0204060802011201720232011: 39.6 %2012: 87 %2013: 39.5 %2014: 20.3 %2015: 6.5 %2016: 8.4 %2017: 2.4 %2018: 4.2 %2019: 6.3 %2020: 7.7 %2021: 7.5 %2022: 7.1 %2023: 10.7 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Seychelles is 10.7%, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 50.4% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Seychelles peaked at 87.0% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 2017.

Seychelles ranks 5th of 186 countries on this measure, 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 Seychelles, year by year

Annual values for Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%) in Seychelles, 2011 to 2023.
Year % Change
2011 39.6%
2012 87.0% +120.0%
2013 39.5% -54.6%
2014 20.3% -48.6%
2015 6.5% -68.1%
2016 8.4% +29.1%
2017 2.4% -71.4%
2018 4.2% +75.6%
2019 6.3% +49.8%
2020 7.7% +21.9%
2021 7.5% -1.6%
2022 7.1% -5.6%
2023 10.7% +50.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 23.8% 2.4% 87.0% 9
2020s 8.3% 7.1% 10.7% 4

Countries ranked near Seychelles

  1. 2 Djibouti 25.9%
  2. 3 Chad 21.3% compare
  3. 4 Lesotho 12.9% compare
  4. 6 Central African Republic 9.8%
  5. 7 Congo 9.4% compare
  6. 8 Zimbabwe 9.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Seychelles?
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) in Seychelles was 10.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Seychelles?
The highest recorded value was 87.0% in 2012.
What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) recorded in Seychelles?
The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 2017.
How does Seychelles rank for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis)?
Seychelles ranks 5th out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
Is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, both sexes (uis) rising or falling in Seychelles?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Seychelles 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