
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Oman Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
3.3%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.5%
2024 → 2025
Record High
4.7%
Recorded in 2004
Record Low
1.8%
Recorded in 2018
10-Year Average
2.7%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.3% | 0.0% | +1.5% |
| 2024 | 3.2% | 0.0% | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 3.2% | 0.1% | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 3.3% | 1.4% | +73.7% |
| 2021 | 1.9% | 1.0% | -35.4% |
| 2020 | 2.9% | 0.9% | +43.8% |
| 2019 | 2.0% | 0.2% | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | 0.7% | -28.7% |
| 2017 | 2.5% | 0.7% | -22.7% |
| 2016 | 3.3% | 0.1% | -4.0% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · Unemployment
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