Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Oman
Oman: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was 3.75 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Oman, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Oman stood at 3.75 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 31.3% on the previous year and down 28.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Oman peaked at 340.83 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, -27.77 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Oman ranks 30th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Oman, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 340.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 59.22 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 1974 | 44.57 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 1975 | 37.85 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 1976 | 12.26 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 1977 | 14.68 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1978 | 12.97 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1979 | 10.44 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1980 | 7.12 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 1981 | 9.79 % change on previous year | +37.4% |
| 1982 | 11.01 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 14.98 % change on previous year | +36.1% |
| 1984 | 15.79 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 15.56 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 13.12 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1987 | 11.37 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1988 | 8.94 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 1989 | 7.78 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1990 | 6.44 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 1991 | 6.42 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 5.47 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1993 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 1994 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 1995 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 1996 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1998 | 0.5004 % change on previous year | -68.7% |
| 1999 | 0.651 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 2000 | 0.1328 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2001 | 0.2889 % change on previous year | +117.6% |
| 2002 | -0.0808 % change on previous year | -128.0% |
| 2003 | -0.8113 % change on previous year | +904.3% |
| 2006 | -2.81 % change on previous year | +246.6% |
| 2007 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2008 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 2009 | 4.25 % change on previous year | -340.7% |
| 2012 | 1.32 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 2013 | 3.66 % change on previous year | +177.9% |
| 2014 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +44.1% |
| 2015 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 5.4 % change on previous year | +13.6% |
| 2017 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 2018 | -27.77 % change on previous year | -716.1% |
| 2019 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 2020 | 5.04 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 2021 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2022 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +42.8% |
| 2023 | 5.46 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 66.6 % change on previous year | 10.44 % change on previous year | 340.83 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 11.55 % change on previous year | 7.12 % change on previous year | 15.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.14 % change on previous year | 0.5004 % change on previous year | 6.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4464 % change on previous year | -2.81 % change on previous year | 4.25 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.1949 % change on previous year | -27.77 % change on previous year | 5.4 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 4.73 % change on previous year | 3.75 % change on previous year | 5.54 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 27 Haiti 3.95 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Guyana 3.93 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Guinea 3.81 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Falkland Islands, Malvinas 3.72 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Afghanistan 3.56 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Madagascar 3.53 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Oman
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,982 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 49,260 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 50,536 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 541,921 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 358,346 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.75 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0678 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Oman?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Oman was 3.75 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 340.83 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.77 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Oman rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Oman ranks 30th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.