Oman vs WB: Africa Western and Central: Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes
Oman
2,185
in 2022
WB: Africa Western and Central
28.60 million
in 2024
Oman rank
49th
WB: Africa Western and Central rank
48th
Youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes over time
- Oman
- WB: Africa Western and Central
How they compare
WB: Africa Western and Central currently reports 28.60 million against 2,185 in Oman, a difference of 28.60 million.
Across all 8 years both countries report, WB: Africa Western and Central has been ahead every year.
Oman ranks 49th and WB: Africa Western and Central ranks 48th of 58 countries.
WB: Africa Western and Central has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Oman | WB: Africa Western and Central | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71,396 | 23.72 million | 23.65 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 2010s | 8,779 | 25.42 million | 25.41 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 2020s | 1,973 | 26.73 million | 26.73 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes, Oman or WB: Africa Western and Central?
- WB: Africa Western and Central, at 28.60 million against 2,185 in Oman as of 2024.
- What is the difference in youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes between Oman and WB: Africa Western and Central?
- 28.60 million, with WB: Africa Western and Central ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Oman and WB: Africa Western and Central?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
- How do Oman and WB: Africa Western and Central rank globally for youth illiterate population, 15-24 years, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 49th and WB: Africa Western and Central ranks 48th 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