Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Oman
Oman: Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) was 3.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Oman, 2000–2024
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Oman recorded 3.3% for unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Oman peaked at 22.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2017.
That places Oman 140th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22.9% | — |
| 2008 | 4.1% | -81.9% |
| 2016 | 3.3% | -21.1% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | -48.7% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 2.8% | +53.6% |
| 2020 | 2.9% | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 1.9% | -35.4% |
| 2022 | 3.3% | +73.2% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.5% | 4.1% | 22.9% | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 1.7% | 3.3% | 4 |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 1.9% | 3.3% | 4 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5966 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.7628 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6784 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,410 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 346.71 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,193 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 12,095 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Oman?
- Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) in Oman was 3.3% in 2024, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, total (% of total labor force) recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 22.9% in 2000.
- What is the lowest unemployment, total (% of total labor force) recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2017.
- How does Oman rank for unemployment, total (% of total labor force)?
- Oman ranks 140th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is unemployment, total (% of total labor force) rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as part of Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.