Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female in Oman
Oman: Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female was 56.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female in Oman, 1978–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Oman recorded 56.6% for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female in Oman peaked at 62.3% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1981.
That places Oman 90th out of 189 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.
Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female in Oman, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 0.0% | -52.6% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | -5.2% |
| 1984 | 0.1% | +2479.6% |
| 1985 | 0.3% | +420.2% |
| 1986 | 0.6% | +137.0% |
| 1987 | 1.4% | +115.5% |
| 1988 | 2.1% | +50.3% |
| 1989 | 3.1% | +47.8% |
| 1990 | 3.9% | +27.9% |
| 1991 | 4.2% | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 5.1% | +21.6% |
| 1993 | 5.0% | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 5.4% | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 5.9% | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 5.3% | -9.6% |
| 1997 | 6.3% | +17.4% |
| 1998 | 7.4% | +18.9% |
| 2003 | 12.2% | +63.7% |
| 2004 | 16.1% | +32.0% |
| 2005 | 18.2% | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 20.3% | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 21.8% | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 25.8% | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 30.5% | +17.9% |
| 2011 | 34.9% | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 42.6% | +22.1% |
| 2014 | 52.0% | +22.1% |
| 2015 | 57.8% | +11.1% |
| 2016 | 62.3% | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 57.0% | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 57.5% | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 56.3% | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 58.2% | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 52.9% | -9.1% |
| 2024 | 56.6% | +6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.4% | 3.9% | 7.4% | 9 |
| 2000s | 19.1% | 12.2% | 25.8% | 6 |
| 2010s | 50.1% | 30.5% | 62.3% | 9 |
| 2020s | 55.9% | 52.9% | 58.2% | 3 |
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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 gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female in Oman?
- Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female in Oman was 56.6% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 62.3% in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1981.
- How does Oman rank for gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female?
- Oman ranks 90th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. 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 Gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release