Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Oman
Oman: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) was 13.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Oman, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Oman recorded 13.8% for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Oman peaked at 50.6% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 10.8%, in 2014.
Oman ranks 48th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Oman, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 50.6% | — |
| 2003 | 26.9% | -46.8% |
| 2004 | 26.1% | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 21.2% | -18.8% |
| 2006 | 18.8% | -11.1% |
| 2007 | 16.8% | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 16.8% | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 13.4% | -20.2% |
| 2010 | 13.1% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 11.3% | -13.8% |
| 2013 | 10.9% | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 10.8% | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 11.4% | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 12.6% | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 13.4% | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 13.6% | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 13.2% | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 13.0% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 14.0% | +8.4% |
| 2023 | 13.8% | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50.6% | 50.6% | 50.6% | 1 |
| 2000s | 20.0% | 13.4% | 26.9% | 7 |
| 2010s | 12.3% | 10.8% | 13.6% | 9 |
| 2020s | 13.6% | 13.0% | 14.0% | 3 |
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More education data for Oman
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 541,921 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,743 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 15.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 263,690 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 5.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 278,231 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 5.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 99,796 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -5.83 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Oman?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Oman was 13.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 50.6% in 1998.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.8% in 2014.
- How does Oman rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate)?
- Oman ranks 48th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release