Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Oman
Oman: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes was 429,702 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Oman, 1985–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Oman is 429,702, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 188.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Oman peaked at 429,702 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 28,440, in 1985.
Oman ranks 90th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 28,440 | — |
| 1986 | 33,762 | +18.7% |
| 1987 | 38,978 | +15.4% |
| 1988 | 44,035 | +13.0% |
| 1989 | 51,940 | +18.0% |
| 1990 | 62,249 | +19.8% |
| 1991 | 73,092 | +17.4% |
| 1992 | 85,243 | +16.6% |
| 1993 | 97,528 | +14.4% |
| 1994 | 109,458 | +12.2% |
| 1995 | 117,847 | +7.7% |
| 1996 | 123,873 | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 126,319 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 133,973 | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 139,917 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 144,606 | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 148,830 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 150,191 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 153,357 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 167,586 | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 165,412 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 167,098 | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 163,642 | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 165,590 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 146,886 | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 143,868 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 145,887 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 148,973 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 148,587 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 149,512 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 155,311 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 331,252 | +113.3% |
| 2019 | 343,491 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 359,744 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 371,284 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 381,807 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 404,054 | +5.8% |
| 2024 | 429,702 | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39,431 | 28,440 | 51,940 | 5 |
| 1990s | 106,950 | 62,249 | 139,917 | 10 |
| 2000s | 158,479 | 144,606 | 167,586 | 9 |
| 2010s | 190,419 | 143,868 | 343,491 | 9 |
| 2020s | 389,318 | 359,744 | 429,702 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 87 United Arab Emirates 482,614 compare
- 88 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 481,669 compare
- 89 Belgium 450,307 compare
- 91 Sweden 419,386 compare
- 92 Lao People's Democratic Republic 382,984 compare
- 93 Libya 377,605 compare
More education data for Oman
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 278,231 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 5.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 99,796 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual -5.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 131,805 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 11.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,990 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,753 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 76,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 10.99 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Oman?
- Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes in Oman was 429,702 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 429,702 in 2024.
- What is the lowest enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,440 in 1985.
- How does Oman rank for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 90th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release