Oman Female Labor Participation
Female labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS
Oman's female labor participation was 29.96% in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Oman's female labor participation stood at 29.96% in 2025, a decline of +0.10pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.16% by 2026. Oman ranked 164th globally.
Female labor participation in Oman has risen steadily over the 36‑year span from 22.86 % in 1990 to 29.96 % in 2025, placing the country 164th globally. The all‑time peak of 30.80 % was recorded in 2022, suggesting a modest acceleration after the early‑1990s trough. Oman’s trajectory mirrors that of other middle‑income economies in the region; for example, Sri Lanka recorded a comparable rate of 30.99 % and Samoa reached 30.74 % in the same period, while Nepal lagged slightly at 27.47 %. The gradual increase reflects expanding educational attainment for women, targeted government employment programmes, and diversification away from oil‑dependent sectors. Nevertheless, the gap with the highest‑ranking peers remains, indicating scope for policy reforms that improve childcare provision, flexible work arrangements, and private‑sector incentives. If such measures are intensified, Oman could sustain its upward momentum and move closer to the participation levels of its regional peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Female Labor Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 30.17% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 30.16% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 30.16% | - | - |
| 2025 | 29.96% | −0.10pp | #164 |
| 2024 | 30.06% | −0.26pp | #164 |
| 2023 | 30.32% | −0.47pp | #164 |
| 2022 | 30.80% | +1.23pp | #164 |
| 2021 | 29.56% | +0.49pp | #165 |
| 2020 | 29.07% | −1.12pp | #165 |
| 2019 | 30.19% | −0.18pp | #164 |
| 2018 | 30.37% | −0.11pp | #164 |
| 2017 | 30.48% | +0.22pp | #164 |
| 2016 | 30.27% | +0.65pp | #164 |
| 2015 | 29.62% | +0.69pp | #164 |
| 2014 | 28.94% | +0.69pp | #164 |
| 2013 | 28.25% | +0.64pp | #164 |
| 2012 | 27.61% | +0.56pp | #164 |
| 2011 | 27.05% | +0.52pp | #168 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw female labor participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's female labor participation was 29.96% in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Oman's female labor participation peaked at 30.80% in 2022.
The lowest female labor participation in Oman was 22.86% in 1990.
Oman ranks 164th globally in female labor participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.FE.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's female labor participation is projected to reach 30.16% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The female labor participation of Oman in 2025 was 29.96%. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_female-labor-participation,
title = {Oman Female Labor Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/female-labor-participation/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}