Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Oman
Oman: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) was 112,219 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Oman, 1985–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Oman recorded 112,219 for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.7% on the previous year and down 23.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Oman peaked at 156,199 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 13,140, in 1985.
That places Oman 116th out of 196 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 upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 13,140 | — |
| 1986 | 13,543 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 15,066 | +11.2% |
| 1988 | 17,252 | +14.5% |
| 1989 | 19,075 | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 23,015 | +20.7% |
| 1991 | 28,475 | +23.7% |
| 1992 | 34,001 | +19.4% |
| 1993 | 42,673 | +25.5% |
| 1994 | 52,905 | +24.0% |
| 1995 | 61,667 | +16.6% |
| 1996 | 71,031 | +15.2% |
| 1997 | 78,727 | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 83,273 | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 89,114 | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 97,927 | +9.9% |
| 2001 | 105,666 | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 116,732 | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 125,945 | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 133,982 | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 143,096 | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 148,921 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 154,174 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 156,080 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 154,187 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 156,199 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 146,297 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 137,639 | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 144,100 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 140,085 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 90,754 | -35.2% |
| 2019 | 92,745 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 94,039 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 101,924 | +8.4% |
| 2022 | 107,506 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 109,276 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 112,219 | +2.7% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 112,219 is below the median for high income countries, which is 149,272, 75% of the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Oman's 112,219 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 480,562, 23% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes (number) (upper) in Oman changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -35.2% | 140,085 | 90,754 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15,615 | 13,140 | 19,075 | 5 |
| 1990s | 56,488 | 23,015 | 89,114 | 10 |
| 2000s | 131,391 | 97,927 | 156,080 | 9 |
| 2010s | 132,751 | 90,754 | 156,199 | 8 |
| 2020s | 104,993 | 94,039 | 112,219 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
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 upper secondary education, both sexes in Oman?
- Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes in Oman was 112,219 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 156,199 in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,140 in 1985.
- How does Oman rank for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 116th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.3%. 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 upper secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release