Oman Youth Unemployment
Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) SL.UEM.1524.ZS
Oman's youth unemployment was 13.89% in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Oman's youth unemployment stood at 13.89% in 2025, a rise of +0.36pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.49% by 2026. Oman ranked 98th globally.
Oman's youth unemployment rate has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades, with the latest data indicating a rate of 13.88% in 2025. This figure ranks the country 98th globally, according to the World Bank. Historically, the highest recorded youth unemployment rate in Oman was 15.65% in 2012, while the lowest was 7.85% in 2018. Notably, the country's peer, Guam, also experienced a similar trend, albeit with a lower peak of 14.88% in 2013, and a lower trough of 6.23% in 2019. The varying unemployment rates in Oman likely stem from a combination of factors, including shifts in the global economy and the country's own economic development trajectory. Looking ahead, a stabilization or decline in youth unemployment will depend on Oman's ability to create high-skilled jobs and foster economic growth, particularly in sectors that cater to the needs of young workers.
Data & projection
| Year | Youth Unemployment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 17.20% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 16.35% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 15.49% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.89% | +0.36pp | #98 |
| 2024 | 13.52% | −0.07pp | #96 |
| 2023 | 13.59% | −0.97pp | #101 |
| 2022 | 14.56% | +5.47pp | #103 |
| 2021 | 9.10% | −4.43pp | #47 |
| 2020 | 13.52% | +4.51pp | #80 |
| 2019 | 9.02% | +1.16pp | #61 |
| 2018 | 7.85% | −3.21pp | #47 |
| 2017 | 11.06% | −3.14pp | #77 |
| 2016 | 14.20% | −0.95pp | #94 |
| 2015 | 15.15% | −0.18pp | #95 |
| 2014 | 15.33% | −0.13pp | #96 |
| 2013 | 15.45% | −0.20pp | #92 |
| 2012 | 15.66% | +0.45pp | #92 |
| 2011 | 15.21% | +1.34pp | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's youth unemployment was 13.89% in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
Oman's youth unemployment peaked at 15.66% in 2012.
The lowest youth unemployment in Oman was 7.85% in 2018.
Oman ranks 98th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's youth unemployment is projected to reach 15.49% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The youth unemployment of Oman in 2025 was 13.89%. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_youth-unemployment,
title = {Oman Youth Unemployment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/youth-unemployment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}