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298 is the natural number following 297 and preceding 299.

In mathematics

298 is an even composite number with two prime factors.^[1]
298 is a nontotient and noncototient number which means that phi(x) and x-phi(x) both cannot result in 298.^[2]^[3]
298 is the number of polynomial symmetric functions in matrix of order 6 with separate row and column permutations.^[4]
298 is a number where 6n+1 and 6n-1 are both prime.^[5]

In 2006, Diana Taurasi made the most field goals in a season of WNBA playing for the Phoenix Mercury. She made 298 field goals^[6]
On June 25, 2022, the greatest number of cannonball dives was achieved in Belgium. There were 298 participants.^[7]
On August 17, 2011, the largest parade of Cadillac cars was completed in Vermont. There were 298 cars in the parade.^[8]
On May 19, 2018, the largest core fitness lesson was completed in Huainan, China. There were 298 participants.^[9]

The calendar years 298 AD and 298 BC.
298 is the number for several highways across the countries of Canada, Japan, and the United States.