Youth Development Index – KPI Status Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseline | 0.611 (rank 99/183, 2017) |
| Current | 0.68 |
| Target 2030 | Top 40 |
| Target 2040 | Top 40 |
| Status | On Track |
Trajectory Analysis
The Youth Development Index has improved from 0.611 to 0.68, a notable gain driven by higher education enrolment, improved youth health outcomes, and expanded civic participation channels. Reaching the top-40 threshold of approximately 0.75 to 0.80 requires continued acceleration, particularly in youth employment and political participation sub-indices. The improvement of 0.069 points over the tracking period demonstrates meaningful progress across multiple dimensions.
Risk Factors
Youth unemployment remains elevated at approximately 13 percent. Limited pathways for civic and political engagement constrain the participation sub-index. Mental-health challenges among young people are under-addressed. The education-to-employment transition remains a critical bottleneck.
Positive Signals
The National Youth Programme is expanding entrepreneurship training. Digital platforms are enabling youth civic participation. Sports and cultural infrastructure investment is improving wellbeing indicators. Youth entrepreneurship programmes are showing promising early results.
Methodology Note
Commonwealth Youth Development Index, comprising five domains: education, health and wellbeing, employment and opportunity, political participation, and civic participation. Covers youth aged 15-29.
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.