Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Oman

Oman: Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) was 33.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
33.3%
Change on year
down 6.8%
World rank
27th
of 78 countries
All-time high
66.7%
in 2016
All-time low
0.0%
in 2012
Years of data
13
2011–2024

Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Oman, 2011–2024

02040602011201720242011: 7.92012: 02014: 02015: 2.12016: 66.72017: 33.32018: 292019: 36.12020: 32.82021: 25.52022: 23.82023: 35.72024: 33.3

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Oman recorded 33.3% for female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in 2024.

The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and down 7.8% over five years.

Over the whole period, female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Oman peaked at 66.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2012.

That places Oman 27th out of 78 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) in Oman, year by year

Annual values for Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Business enterprise in Oman, 2011 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2011 7.9%
2012 0.0% -100.0%
2014 0.0%
2015 2.1%
2016 66.7% +3100.0%
2017 33.3% -50.0%
2018 29.0% -12.9%
2019 36.1% +24.4%
2020 32.8% -9.2%
2021 25.5% -22.2%
2022 23.8% -6.5%
2023 35.7% +49.8%
2024 33.3% -6.8%

Oman compared with similar countries

  • Oman's 33.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 26.8%, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
  • Oman's 33.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 27.5%, 1.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 21.9% 0.0% 66.7% 8
2020s 30.2% 23.8% 35.7% 5

Countries ranked near Oman

  1. 24 Viet Nam 33.9% compare
  2. 25 Belarus 33.7% compare
  3. 26 Serbia 33.5% compare
  4. 28 Mauritius 33.0% compare
  5. 29 Cyprus 32.8% compare
  6. 30 Russian Federation 32.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Oman?
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) in Oman was 33.3% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) recorded in Oman?
The highest recorded value was 66.7% in 2016.
What is the lowest female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (hc) 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 (hc)?
Oman ranks 27th out of 78 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 (HC) - Business enterprise. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Female researchers as a percentage of total researchers (HC) - Business enterprise
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
78 places, 1,249 data points, 1996–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release