Outbound mobility ratio to the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Outbound mobility ratio to the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) was 0.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.5%
Change on year
up 26.8%
World rank
22nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
1.2%
in 1999
All-time low
0.2%
in 2011
Years of data
25
1997–2023

Outbound mobility ratio to the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1997–2023

0.250.50.7511.21997201020231997: 0.691 %1998: 0.855 %1999: 1.2 %2000: 0.898 %2001: 0.764 %2002: 0.56 %2003: 0.452 %2004: 0.35 %2005: 0.236 %2006: 0.238 %2007: 0.241 %2008: 0.21 %2009: 0.173 %2010: 0.165 %2011: 0.158 %2012: 0.167 %2013: 0.174 %2014: 0.217 %2015: 0.208 %2016: 0.238 %2017: 0.285 %2018: 0.347 %2019: 0.389 %2020: 0.423 %2023: 0.536 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 0.5% for outbound mobility ratio to the pacific, both sexes (uis estimate) in 2023.

That represents a change of up 26.8% on the previous year and up 208.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to the pacific, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 1.2% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2011.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 22nd of 194 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 the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Outbound mobility ratio to the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1997 to 2023.
Year % Change
1997 0.7%
1998 0.9% +23.7%
1999 1.2% +42.4%
2000 0.9% -26.3%
2001 0.8% -14.8%
2002 0.6% -26.7%
2003 0.5% -19.4%
2004 0.3% -22.6%
2005 0.2% -32.4%
2006 0.2% +0.8%
2007 0.2% +1.4%
2008 0.2% -12.9%
2009 0.2% -17.7%
2010 0.2% -4.7%
2011 0.2% -4.2%
2012 0.2% +5.7%
2013 0.2% +3.9%
2014 0.2% +24.8%
2015 0.2% -3.9%
2016 0.2% +14.1%
2017 0.3% +20.2%
2018 0.3% +21.6%
2019 0.4% +12.0%
2020 0.4% +8.8%
2023 0.5% +26.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.9% 0.7% 1.2% 3
2000s 0.4% 0.2% 0.9% 10
2010s 0.2% 0.2% 0.4% 10
2020s 0.5% 0.4% 0.5% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is outbound mobility ratio to the pacific, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Outbound mobility ratio to the pacific, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 0.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to the pacific, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 1.2% in 1999.
What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to the pacific, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2011.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for outbound mobility ratio to the pacific, both sexes (uis estimate)?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 22nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
Is outbound mobility ratio to the pacific, both sexes (uis estimate) rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 208.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Outbound mobility ratio to the Pacific, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
415 places, 9,680 data points, 1996–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release