Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Oman
Oman: Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) was 11.7% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Oman, 2008–2022
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
Oman recorded 11.7% for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in 2022.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Oman peaked at 18.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 2017.
Oman ranks 85th of 157 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18.1% | — |
| 2016 | 13.8% | -24.0% |
| 2017 | 2.8% | -79.9% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | +49.6% |
| 2019 | 6.9% | +66.5% |
| 2020 | 12.1% | +75.0% |
| 2022 | 11.7% | -2.7% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 11.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.2%, 83% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Oman's 11.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.7%, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.1% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.9% | 2.8% | 13.8% | 4 |
| 2020s | 11.9% | 11.7% | 12.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More work & labour data for Oman
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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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,193 1000 No (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Oman?
- Unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) in Oman was 11.7% in 2022, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 18.1% in 2008.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 2017.
- How does Oman rank for unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24)?
- Oman ranks 85th out of 157 countries with data for 2022.
- Is unemployment, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.2%. 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, youth male (% of male labor force ages 15-24) (national estimate). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.