Net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes (%) in Oman
Oman: Net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes (%) was 42.0% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes in Oman, 2009–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes in Oman is 42.0%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 16.5% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes in Oman peaked at 43.3% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 19.9%, in 2021.
That places Oman 127th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes (%) in Oman, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 30.2% | — |
| 2011 | 38.2% | +26.3% |
| 2012 | 36.2% | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 34.2% | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 38.4% | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 40.8% | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 43.3% | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 41.4% | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 39.4% | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 42.5% | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 39.8% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 19.9% | -50.0% |
| 2022 | 36.0% | +81.0% |
| 2024 | 42.0% | +16.5% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 42.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 87.1%, 48% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Oman's 42.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 51.5%, 81% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.2% | 30.2% | 30.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 39.4% | 34.2% | 43.3% | 9 |
| 2020s | 34.4% | 19.9% | 42.0% | 4 |
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 net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes in Oman?
- Net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes in Oman was 42.0% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 43.3% in 2016.
- What is the lowest net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.9% in 2021.
- How does Oman rank for net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 127th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Net enrolment rate, pre-primary, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release