Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, male (UIS estimate) in Gambia
Gambia: Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, male (UIS estimate) was 4.1% in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, male (UIS estimate) in Gambia, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2012, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) in Gambia stood at 4.1%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.1% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) in Gambia peaked at 15.8% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Gambia 13th out of 235 countries with data for 2012, 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, male (UIS estimate) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 15.8% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 7.6% | — |
| 2011 | 4.6% | -39.1% |
| 2012 | 4.1% | -12.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.8% | 0.0% | 15.8% | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 10 Central African Republic 7.9% compare
- 11 Niger 5.7% compare
- 12 Mauritania 5.5% compare
- 14 Zambia 3.9% compare
- 15 Namibia 3.7% compare
- 16 Sao Tome and Principe 2.8%
More education data for Gambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,452 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,389 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 71,238 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,061 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 442,901 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1569 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) in Gambia?
- Outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) in Gambia was 4.1% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 15.8% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Gambia rank for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate)?
- Gambia ranks 13th out of 235 countries with data for 2012.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release