Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Oman

Oman: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 11.72 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
11.72 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 283.2%
World rank
25th
of 189 countries
All-time high
304.4 % change on previous year
in 1985
All-time low
-38.1 % change on previous year
in 1979
Years of data
38
1978–2024

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Oman, 1978–2024

01002003001978200120241978: 5 % change on previous year1979: -38.1 % change on previous year1980: 15.4 % change on previous year1981: 20 % change on previous year1982: -22.2 % change on previous year1983: 107.1 % change on previous year1984: 213.8 % change on previous year1985: 304.4 % change on previous year1986: 169 % change on previous year1987: 117 % change on previous year1988: 54.6 % change on previous year1989: 32.2 % change on previous year1990: 28.8 % change on previous year1991: 9.8 % change on previous year1992: 18.4 % change on previous year1993: 4 % change on previous year1994: 6.7 % change on previous year1995: 19.7 % change on previous year1996: -0.994 % change on previous year1997: 26.8 % change on previous year1998: 30.9 % change on previous year2004: 12.9 % change on previous year2005: 16.6 % change on previous year2006: 15.4 % change on previous year2007: 10 % change on previous year2008: 2.8 % change on previous year2009: 19.7 % change on previous year2010: 3.1 % change on previous year2011: 14.3 % change on previous year2014: 12.6 % change on previous year2015: 7.3 % change on previous year2016: 3.7 % change on previous year2017: -7.9 % change on previous year2018: -1.3 % change on previous year2019: -0.449 % change on previous year2020: 1.8 % change on previous year2021: -6.4 % change on previous year2024: 11.7 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Oman stood at 11.72 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 283.2% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Oman peaked at 304.4 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -38.1 % change on previous year, in 1979.

Oman ranks 25th of 189 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Oman, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Oman, 1978 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1978 5 % change on previous year
1979 -38.1 % change on previous year -861.9%
1980 15.38 % change on previous year -140.4%
1981 20 % change on previous year +30.0%
1982 -22.22 % change on previous year -211.1%
1983 107.14 % change on previous year -582.1%
1984 213.79 % change on previous year +99.5%
1985 304.4 % change on previous year +42.4%
1986 169.02 % change on previous year -44.5%
1987 116.97 % change on previous year -30.8%
1988 54.56 % change on previous year -53.4%
1989 32.2 % change on previous year -41.0%
1990 28.8 % change on previous year -10.6%
1991 9.82 % change on previous year -65.9%
1992 18.41 % change on previous year +87.5%
1993 4.01 % change on previous year -78.2%
1994 6.66 % change on previous year +65.9%
1995 19.69 % change on previous year +195.8%
1996 -0.9938 % change on previous year -105.0%
1997 26.77 % change on previous year -2793.8%
1998 30.86 % change on previous year +15.3%
2004 12.9 % change on previous year -58.2%
2005 16.61 % change on previous year +28.7%
2006 15.41 % change on previous year -7.2%
2007 9.99 % change on previous year -35.2%
2008 2.78 % change on previous year -72.1%
2009 19.68 % change on previous year +606.9%
2010 3.1 % change on previous year -84.2%
2011 14.31 % change on previous year +361.3%
2014 12.56 % change on previous year -12.2%
2015 7.31 % change on previous year -41.8%
2016 3.73 % change on previous year -49.0%
2017 -7.89 % change on previous year -311.7%
2018 -1.29 % change on previous year -83.6%
2019 -0.4494 % change on previous year -65.2%
2020 1.76 % change on previous year -492.1%
2021 -6.39 % change on previous year -462.9%
2024 11.72 % change on previous year -283.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -16.55 % change on previous year -38.1 % change on previous year 5 % change on previous year 2
1980s 101.12 % change on previous year -22.22 % change on previous year 304.4 % change on previous year 10
1990s 16 % change on previous year -0.9938 % change on previous year 30.86 % change on previous year 9
2000s 12.9 % change on previous year 2.78 % change on previous year 19.68 % change on previous year 6
2010s 3.92 % change on previous year -7.89 % change on previous year 14.31 % change on previous year 8
2020s 2.36 % change on previous year -6.39 % change on previous year 11.72 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Oman

  1. 22 Macao 12.13 % change on previous year compare
  2. 23 Russia 12.08 % change on previous year compare
  3. 24 San Marino 11.92 % change on previous year compare
  4. 26 Samoa 11.41 % change on previous year compare
  5. 27 Andorra 11.34 % change on previous year compare
  6. 28 Cyprus 11.09 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Oman?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Oman was 11.72 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Oman?
The highest recorded value was 304.4 % change on previous year in 1985.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Oman?
The lowest recorded value was -38.1 % change on previous year in 1979.
How does Oman rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
Oman ranks 25th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Oman?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Oman data come from?
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Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
410 places, 17,230 data points, 1971–2025
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