Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, male (UIS estimate) in Zambia
Zambia: Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, male (UIS estimate) was 3.9% in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to sub-Saharan Africa, male (UIS estimate) in Zambia, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2012, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) in Zambia stood at 3.9%.
The figure is down 53.1% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) in Zambia peaked at 17.2% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Zambia 14th 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 Zambia, 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% | — |
| 1998 | 9.2% | — |
| 1999 | 17.2% | +87.3% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 8.3% | — |
| 2012 | 3.9% | -53.1% |
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 | 2.9% | 0.0% | 17.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 3.9% | 8.3% | 2 |
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More education data for Zambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 169,961 (2013)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2106 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) in Zambia?
- Outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) in Zambia was 3.9% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.2% in 1999.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate) recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Zambia rank for outbound mobility ratio to sub-saharan africa, male (uis estimate)?
- Zambia ranks 14th out of 235 countries with data for 2012.
- Where does this Zambia 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