Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Oman
Oman: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both was 4.7% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Oman, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Oman is 4.7%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.2% on the previous year and up 87.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Oman peaked at 9.2% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2011.
That places Oman 49th out of 177 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both in Oman, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9.2% | — |
| 2003 | 6.4% | -29.6% |
| 2004 | 5.3% | -18.2% |
| 2005 | 3.8% | -28.2% |
| 2006 | 3.0% | -20.3% |
| 2007 | 3.2% | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 3.7% | +17.6% |
| 2009 | 2.3% | -38.9% |
| 2010 | 2.4% | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 2.2% | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 3.2% | +28.2% |
| 2015 | 4.2% | +28.1% |
| 2016 | 5.1% | +22.0% |
| 2017 | 5.6% | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 5.9% | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 5.6% | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 4.7% | -15.2% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 4.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.9%, 1.2× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Oman's 4.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.3%, 2.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1 |
| 2000s | 4.0% | 2.3% | 6.4% | 7 |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.9% | 9 |
| 2020s | 5.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More education data for Oman
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0678 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Oman?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both in Oman was 4.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 9.2% in 1998.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2011.
- How does Oman rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both?
- Oman ranks 49th out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, both rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release