Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Oman
Oman: Literacy rates of younger vs older population was 58.42 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Latest (2022)
58.42
Change on year
down 14.4%
World rank
51st
of 85 countries
All-time high
68.23
in 2020
All-time low
14.87
in 2008
Years of data
8
2003–2022
Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Oman, 2003–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for literacy rates of younger vs older population in Oman is 58.42, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 14.4% on the previous year and up 150.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literacy rates of younger vs older population in Oman peaked at 68.23 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14.87, in 2008.
That places Oman 51st out of 85 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 31.62 | — |
| 2008 | 14.87 | -53.0% |
| 2010 | 23.29 | +56.6% |
| 2015 | 35.05 | +50.5% |
| 2017 | 55.99 | +59.7% |
| 2018 | 56.92 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 68.23 | +19.9% |
| 2022 | 58.42 | -14.4% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 58.42 is below the median for high income countries, which is 88.52, 66% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Oman's 58.42 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 67.03, 87% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.25 | 14.87 | 31.62 | 2 |
| 2010s | 42.81 | 23.29 | 56.92 | 4 |
| 2020s | 63.33 | 58.42 | 68.23 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More education data for Oman
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.45 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 94.24 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,982 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 49,260 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 50,536 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 541,921 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 358,346 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.75 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literacy rates of younger vs older population in Oman?
- Literacy rates of younger vs older population in Oman was 58.42 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literacy rates of younger vs older population recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 68.23 in 2020.
- What is the lowest literacy rates of younger vs older population recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.87 in 2008.
- How does Oman rank for literacy rates of younger vs older population?
- Oman ranks 51st out of 85 countries with data for 2022.
- Is literacy rates of younger vs older population rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Literacy rates of younger vs older population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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