According to data released by the National Center for Statistics and Information, the unemployment rate in the Sultanate of Oman decreased to 2.6% by the end of April 2024, compared to 2.8% in March.
Unemployment Rate by Gender
Gender
March 2024
April 2024
Men
1.2%
1.1%
Women
9.2%
8.3%
Unemployment Rate by Educational Level
Educational Level
March 2024
April 2024
Higher Education Diploma
9.2%
8.5%
Bachelor’s Degree
8%
7.3%
General Education Diploma
3.8%
3.6%
Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
0.7%
0.6%
Less than General Education Diploma
0.6%
0.6%
Unemployment Rate by Age Group
Age Group
Unemployment Rate
15 to 24 years
8.6%
25 to 29 years
5.3%
30 to 34 years
2.7%
35 to 39 years
1.4%
40 years and above
0.6%
Unemployment Rate by Governorate
Governorate
Unemployment Rate
Musandam and Al Dhahirah
4.9%
North and South Al Batinah
3.5%
Al Buraimi
3.4%
Al Dakhiliyah
3.3%
South Ash Sharqiyah
3%
North Ash Sharqiyah
2.8%
Dhofar
2.3%
Muscat
1.2%
Al Wusta
1.1%
These statistics indicate an improvement in the employment situation in the Sultanate of Oman, with a decrease in the unemployment rate across most age groups and educational levels.
