Oman vs Singapore: Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes
Oman
97,887
in 2022
Singapore
79,258
in 2021
Oman rank
47th
Singapore rank
48th
Adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes over time
- Oman
- Singapore
How they compare
Oman currently reports 97,887 against 79,258 in Singapore, a difference of 18,629.
That makes Oman's figure about 1.2 times Singapore's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Oman has been ahead every year.
Oman ranks 47th and Singapore ranks 48th of 59 countries.
Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Oman | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 197,486 | 98,516 | 98,970 | Oman |
| 2020s | 101,029 | 93,996 | 7,033 | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes, Oman or Singapore?
- Oman, at 97,887 against 79,258 in Singapore as of 2022.
- What is the difference in adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes between Oman and Singapore?
- 18,629, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Oman and Singapore?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Oman and Singapore rank globally for adult illiterate population, 15+ years, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 47th and Singapore ranks 48th 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