Economy, jobs and prices in As Suwayq, Oman: official figures
The unemployment rate in Al Batinah North Governorate, which contains As Suwayq, was 4.5% in 2025 (2.7% for men and 10.9% for women), against 3.1% for Oman. The National Centre for Statistics publishes this by governorate only. That is joint 2nd highest of 19 wilayats covered on this site.
How many women are unemployed in As Suwayq?
In Al Batinah North Governorate (where As Suwayq is) female unemployment was 10.9% in 2025 against 7.8% for Oman, and male unemployment 2.7% against 1.8%. That is joint 3rd highest of 19 wilayats covered on this site.
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information (Oman) · saved copyIs unemployment high in As Suwayq?
Among Oman's 11 governorates, Al Batinah North Governorate (where As Suwayq is) ranked 3rd for the highest unemployment rate in 2025 (4.5%); the range runs from 1.4% to 5.6%.
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information (Oman) · saved copyWhy is female unemployment higher in As Suwayq?
Female unemployment in Al Batinah North Governorate (where As Suwayq is) was 4.0 times the male rate in 2025 (10.9% against 2.7%); across Oman it was 4.3 times.
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information (Oman) · saved copyWhat is male unemployment in As Suwayq?
Male unemployment in Al Batinah North Governorate (where As Suwayq is) was 2.7% in 2025 against 1.8% for Oman as a whole.
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information (Oman) · saved copyHow As Suwayq compares with other cities in Oman
Unemployment rate (governorate) (2025)
As Suwayq ranks 4 of 19, highest first. By governorate; wilayats in the same governorate share a figure.
| Rank | City | Unemployment rate (governorate) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibri | 5.6% |
| 2 | Sohar | 4.5% |
| 3 | Saham | 4.5% |
| 4 | As Suwayq | 4.5% |
| 5 | Nizwa | 4.1% |
| 6 | Bahla | 4.1% |
| 7 | Al Buraymi | 3.9% |
Female unemployment rate (governorate) (2025)
As Suwayq ranks 5 of 19, highest first. By governorate; wilayats in the same governorate share a figure.
| Rank | City | Female unemployment rate (governorate) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Al Buraymi | 11.0% |
| 3 | Sohar | 10.9% |
| 4 | Saham | 10.9% |
| 5 | As Suwayq | 10.9% |
| 6 | Al Rustaq | 9.5% |
| 7 | Barka | 9.5% |
| 8 | Al Mussanah | 9.5% |
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Sources
- National Centre for Statistics and Information (Oman): Statistical Year Book 2026 (issue 54, data for 2025): Table 4-25, Unemployment Rate by Governorates and Sex, 2025 (page 112), read 28 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 67371bf3473d…)
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