Skills - Global Competitiveness Index – KPI Status Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseline | 71.6 (rank 36/140, 2017) |
| Current | 73.5 |
| Target 2030 | >76 (top 20) |
| Target 2040 | >76 (top 20) |
| Status | On Track |
Trajectory Analysis
The skills pillar of the Global Competitiveness Index has improved from 71.6 to 73.5. Reaching the top-20 threshold of approximately 76 points requires continued gains in digital literacy, critical thinking in education, and workforce training intensity. The gap is 2.5 points, which is achievable but demands consistent policy execution. Improvements have been driven by higher tertiary enrolment rates and expanded TVET programmes, though quality metrics lag behind quantity measures.
Risk Factors
The WEF Global Competitiveness Index was discontinued after 2019 and proxy tracking relies on component indicators that may not be updated annually. Skills mismatch between education output and labour-market demand persists in several sectors. Employer surveys continue to identify graduate readiness as a concern.
Positive Signals
TVET enrolment has grown 25 percent since 2018. The National Skills Strategy aligns training programmes with priority sectors. Employer satisfaction surveys show improving graduate readiness. Digital-skills programmes are scaling through online platforms.
Methodology Note
Skills pillar (Pillar 6) of the WEF Global Competitiveness Index 4.0. Note: the GCI was last published in 2019; subsequent values are estimated from component data using the original weighting methodology.
This tracker is updated quarterly by the Oman Vision 2040 Research Unit. Data sources include NCSI, the Central Bank of Oman, the World Bank, and relevant international organisations. Methodological notes are provided for transparency; users should consult primary sources for the most current figures.