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% |
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
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 34,743 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 73.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.3% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 10 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
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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