Literacy Rate: Oman

Analysis# Oman Literacy Rate Oman's literacy rate reached 97.34% in 2022, matching its all-time peak and reflecting nearly two decades of sustained educational advancement. The nation has climbed 31.24 percentage points from its 2003 low of 66.1%, a remarkable 47.3% improvement across the 19-year span. This trajectory demonstrates Oman's commitment to expanding access to education and raising population-wide competency levels. The most dramatic gains occurred between 2003 and 2015, when the literacy rate surged from 66.1% to 93.04%—a 27-point increase in just 12 years. Growth slowed after 2015 but remained steady, rising from 93.04% to 97.34% between 2015 and 2022. With literacy now approaching saturation levels, Oman's future gains will likely depend on quality-focused initiatives rather than expansion alone.