Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman
Oman: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 99,796 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman is 99,796, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 44.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman peaked at 105,978 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 18, in 1974.
That places Oman 119th out of 214 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 18 | — |
| 1975 | 42 | +133.3% |
| 1976 | 160 | +281.0% |
| 1977 | 54 | -66.2% |
| 1978 | 46 | -14.8% |
| 1979 | 226 | +391.3% |
| 1981 | 396 | +75.2% |
| 1982 | 674 | +70.2% |
| 1983 | 865 | +28.3% |
| 1984 | 872 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 1,643 | +88.4% |
| 1986 | 1,665 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 2,542 | +52.7% |
| 1988 | 2,729 | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 2,952 | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 3,050 | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 3,682 | +20.7% |
| 1992 | 4,223 | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 4,435 | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 4,728 | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 5,235 | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 5,265 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 6,452 | +22.5% |
| 1998 | 6,989 | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 38,867 | +456.1% |
| 2008 | 44,473 | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 43,957 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 56,469 | +28.5% |
| 2012 | 56,679 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 58,500 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 68,986 | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 75,395 | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 77,766 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 78,019 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 79,246 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 87,956 | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 91,206 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 44,981 | -50.7% |
| 2022 | 83,766 | +86.2% |
| 2023 | 105,978 | +26.5% |
| 2024 | 99,796 | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 91 | 18 | 226 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,593 | 396 | 2,952 | 9 |
| 1990s | 4,895 | 3,050 | 6,989 | 9 |
| 2000s | 42,432 | 38,867 | 44,473 | 3 |
| 2010s | 71,002 | 56,469 | 87,956 | 9 |
| 2020s | 85,145 | 44,981 | 105,978 | 5 |
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More education data for Oman
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 34,743 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 73.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman was 99,796 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 105,978 in 2023.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 18 in 1974.
- How does Oman rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 119th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.7%. 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 pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release