Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Oman
Oman: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) was 39.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Oman, 2011–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Oman is 39.7%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 24.5% on the previous year and up 79.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Oman peaked at 66.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2012.
That places Oman 10th out of 59 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8.6% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 2.1% | — |
| 2016 | 66.7% | +3100.0% |
| 2017 | 33.3% | -50.0% |
| 2018 | 39.6% | +18.8% |
| 2019 | 22.1% | -44.1% |
| 2020 | 20.3% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 25.0% | +22.9% |
| 2022 | 24.9% | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 31.9% | +27.8% |
| 2024 | 39.7% | +24.5% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 39.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 26.3%, 1.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Oman's 39.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 28.5%, 1.4× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 21.5% | 0.0% | 66.7% | 8 |
| 2020s | 28.4% | 20.3% | 39.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More science & technology data for Oman
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 120.61 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.2 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 6.35 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 20.41 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate -1.37 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 0.5824 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,640 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0.0003 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Oman?
- Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) in Oman was 39.7% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 66.7% in 2016.
- What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte) recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2012.
- How does Oman rank for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (fte)?
- Oman ranks 10th out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (FTE) - Business enterprise. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release