Kuwait vs Oman: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Kuwait
126,488
in 2020
Oman
97,887
in 2022
Kuwait rank
44th
Oman rank
47th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Kuwait
- Oman
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 126,488 against 97,887 in Oman, a difference of 28,601.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.3 times Oman's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Oman ahead.
Kuwait ranks 44th and Oman ranks 47th of 59 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Kuwait averaged higher in 1 and Oman in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kuwait | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 123,333 | 279,314 | 155,981 | Oman |
| 2010s | 128,374 | 197,486 | 69,112 | Oman |
| 2020s | 126,488 | 101,029 | 25,459 | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Kuwait or Oman?
- Kuwait, at 126,488 against 97,887 in Oman as of 2020.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Kuwait and Oman?
- 28,601, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kuwait and Oman?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2020.
- How do Kuwait and Oman rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Kuwait ranks 44th and Oman ranks 47th of 59 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release