Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Oman
Oman: Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta was 21.9% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in Oman, 2007–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Oman is 21.9%, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.8% on the previous year and up 174.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Oman peaked at 21.9% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8.0%, in 2009.
That places Oman 66th out of 103 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 10 years of available data.
Gross graduation ratio … both sexes UNESCO Institute for Sta in Oman, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 10.7% | — |
| 2009 | 8.0% | -25.2% |
| 2010 | 13.5% | +68.7% |
| 2013 | 10.7% | -20.6% |
| 2014 | 13.3% | +24.0% |
| 2015 | 16.5% | +24.4% |
| 2016 | 16.5% | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 18.6% | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 19.1% | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 21.9% | +14.8% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 21.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 43.1%, 51% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Oman's 21.9% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 28.9%, 76% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.3% | 8.0% | 10.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 16.3% | 10.7% | 21.9% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More education data for Oman
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.45 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 94.24 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Oman?
- Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) in Oman was 21.9% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds.
- What is the highest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 21.9% in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.0% in 2009.
- How does Oman rank for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- Oman ranks 66th out of 103 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Download Service. Accessed April 5, 2025. https://apiportal.uis.unesco.org/bdds, published as part of Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of graduates from first degree programmes (at ISCED 6 and 7) expressed as a percentage of the population of the theoretical graduation age of the most common first degree programme.