Number of classroom teachers in primary education in Oman
Oman: Number of classroom teachers in primary education was 34,743 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of classroom teachers in primary education in Oman, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of classroom teachers in primary education in Oman is 34,743, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.3% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of classroom teachers in primary education in Oman peaked at 37,916 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 196, in 1971.
Oman ranks 39th of 71 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of classroom teachers in primary education in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 196 | — |
| 1972 | 445 | +127.0% |
| 1973 | 722 | +62.2% |
| 1974 | 1,164 | +61.2% |
| 1975 | 2,008 | +72.5% |
| 1976 | 2,055 | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 2,523 | +22.8% |
| 1978 | 2,932 | +16.2% |
| 1979 | 3,464 | +18.1% |
| 1980 | 3,588 | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 3,959 | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 4,130 | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 4,649 | +12.6% |
| 1984 | 5,101 | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 5,476 | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 6,681 | +22.0% |
| 1987 | 7,716 | +15.5% |
| 1988 | 8,306 | +7.6% |
| 1989 | 8,529 | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 8,972 | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 9,551 | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 10,184 | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 10,839 | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 11,158 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 11,586 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 11,925 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 12,053 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 12,421 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 12,598 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 13,394 | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 14,728 | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 15,775 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 37,916 | +140.4% |
| 2018 | 28,814 | -24.0% |
| 2019 | 28,044 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 28,143 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 25,232 | -10.3% |
| 2022 | 28,108 | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 30,140 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 34,743 | +15.3% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 34,743 is below the median for high income countries, which is 35,248, 99% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Oman's 34,743 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 53,522, 65% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of classroom teachers in primary education 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +140.4% | 15,775 | 37,916 |
| 1972 | +127.0% | 196 | 445 |
| 1975 | +72.5% | 1,164 | 2,008 |
| 1973 | +62.2% | 445 | 722 |
| 1974 | +61.2% | 722 | 1,164 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,723 | 196 | 3,464 | 9 |
| 1980s | 5,814 | 3,588 | 8,529 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,965 | 8,972 | 12,421 | 9 |
| 2000s | 14,124 | 12,598 | 15,775 | 4 |
| 2010s | 31,591 | 28,044 | 37,916 | 3 |
| 2020s | 29,273 | 25,232 | 34,743 | 5 |
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 number of classroom teachers in primary education in Oman?
- Number of classroom teachers in primary education in Oman was 34,743 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of classroom teachers in primary education recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 37,916 in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of classroom teachers in primary education recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 196 in 1971.
- How does Oman rank for number of classroom teachers in primary education?
- Oman ranks 39th out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of classroom teachers in primary education rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of classroom teachers in primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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