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Oman Youth Literacy Rate

Literacy rate among youth ages 15-24  SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS

99.96% +0.30pp (+0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #10 Global Peak 99.96% (2025) Source World Bank

Oman Youth Literacy Rate (2003–2025)

Overview

Oman's youth literacy rate stood at 99.96% in 2025, a rise of +0.30pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.96% by 2025. Oman ranked 10th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Literacy Rate YoY change Rank
2025* trend 99.96% - -
2025 99.96% +0.30pp #10
2022 99.66% −0.02pp #12
2020 99.68% +1.06pp #9
2018 98.62% −0.04pp #22
2017 98.66% −0.49pp #23
2015 99.15% +1.41pp #11
2010 97.74% +0.11pp #27
2008 97.63% +21.92pp #20
2003 75.71% #18
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +10.8% GDP growth 5.2% C/A balance 5.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oman's youth literacy rate?

Oman's youth literacy rate was 99.96% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest youth literacy rate in Oman?

Oman's youth literacy rate peaked at 99.96% in 2025.

What was the lowest youth literacy rate in Oman?

The lowest youth literacy rate in Oman was 75.71% in 2003.

How does Oman rank in youth literacy rate?

Oman ranks 10th globally in youth literacy rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth literacy rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.1524.LT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected youth literacy rate of Oman in 2025?

Oman's youth literacy rate is projected to reach 99.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth literacy rate of Oman in 2025?

The youth literacy rate of Oman in 2025 was 99.96%. This ranks 10th in the world.

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