Kuwait vs Oman: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Kuwait
3,257
in 2020
Oman
2,185
in 2022
Kuwait rank
48th
Oman rank
49th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Kuwait
- Oman
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 3,257 against 2,185 in Oman, a difference of 1,072.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.5 times Oman's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Oman ahead.
Kuwait ranks 48th and Oman ranks 49th of 58 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 | 5,903 | 14,611 | 8,708 | Oman |
| 2010s | 3,800 | 8,779 | 4,980 | Oman |
| 2020s | 3,257 | 1,761 | 1,496 | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, Kuwait or Oman?
- Kuwait, at 3,257 against 2,185 in Oman as of 2020.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Kuwait and Oman?
- 1,072, 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 youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Kuwait ranks 48th and Oman ranks 49th of 58 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Youth illiterate population, 15-24 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