Literate and illiterate world population in Oman
Oman: Literate and illiterate world population was 2.66 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2.66
Change on year
down 14.2%
World rank
93rd
of 128 countries
All-time high
97
in 1950
All-time low
2.66
in 2022
Years of data
9
1950–2022
Literate and illiterate world population in Oman, 1950–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, literate and illiterate world population in Oman stood at 2.66. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of down 14.2% on the previous year and down 79.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Oman peaked at 97 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.66, in 2022.
That places Oman 93rd out of 128 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Literate and illiterate world population in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 97 | — |
| 2003 | 33.9 | -65.1% |
| 2008 | 13.38 | -60.5% |
| 2010 | 13.06 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 6.96 | -46.7% |
| 2017 | 4.42 | -36.5% |
| 2018 | 4.35 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 3.1 | -28.7% |
| 2022 | 2.66 | -14.2% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 2.66 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.18, 1.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Oman's 2.66 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.69, 40% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 97 | 97 | 97 | 1 |
| 2000s | 23.64 | 13.38 | 33.9 | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 4.35 | 13.06 | 4 |
| 2020s | 2.88 | 2.66 | 3.1 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More population data for Oman
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6675 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -21.98 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6675 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2094 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 6,329 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.19 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.4397 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.661 (2100)
- Population density 39.08 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 701,526 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Oman?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Oman was 2.66 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 97 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.66 in 2022.
- How does Oman rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Oman ranks 93rd out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Literate and illiterate world population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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