Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Oman
Oman: Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) was 14.2% in 2022. ▼ Falling
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Oman, 2008–2022
Source: Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Oman is 14.2%, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 8.0% on the previous year and down 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Oman peaked at 19.0% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 2017.
Oman ranks 73rd of 160 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19.0% | — |
| 2016 | 18.7% | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 4.1% | -78.0% |
| 2018 | 5.8% | +40.1% |
| 2019 | 8.5% | +48.0% |
| 2020 | 15.5% | +81.5% |
| 2022 | 14.2% | -8.0% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 14.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.9%, 1.0× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Oman's 14.2% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15.3%, 93% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.3% | 4.1% | 18.7% | 4 |
| 2020s | 14.9% | 14.2% | 15.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More work & labour data for Oman
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.6675 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 6,902 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 12,095 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Oman?
- Unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) in Oman was 14.2% in 2022, according to Labour Force Statistics database (LFS), International Labour Organization (ILO).
- What is the highest unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 19.0% in 2008.
- What is the lowest unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 2017.
- How does Oman rank for unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24)?
- Oman ranks 73rd out of 160 countries with data for 2022.
- Is unemployment, youth total (% of total labor force ages 15-24) rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 total (% of total 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.