Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Oman
Oman: Number of pre-primary education enrolments was 99,796 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Oman, 1974–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of pre-primary education enrolments in Oman is 99,796, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 44.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of pre-primary education enrolments in Oman peaked at 105,978 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 18, in 1974.
Oman ranks 49th of 73 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 pre-primary education enrolments in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 18 | — |
| 1975 | 42 | +133.3% |
| 1976 | 160 | +281.0% |
| 1977 | 54 | -66.2% |
| 1978 | 46 | -14.8% |
| 1979 | 226 | +391.3% |
| 1981 | 396 | +75.2% |
| 1982 | 674 | +70.2% |
| 1983 | 865 | +28.3% |
| 1984 | 872 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 1,643 | +88.4% |
| 1986 | 1,665 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 2,542 | +52.7% |
| 1988 | 2,729 | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 2,952 | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 3,050 | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 3,682 | +20.7% |
| 1992 | 4,223 | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 4,435 | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 4,728 | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 5,235 | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 5,265 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 6,452 | +22.5% |
| 1998 | 6,989 | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 38,867 | +456.1% |
| 2008 | 44,473 | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 43,957 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 56,469 | +28.5% |
| 2012 | 56,679 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 58,500 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 68,986 | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 75,395 | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 77,766 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 78,019 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 79,246 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 87,956 | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 91,206 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 44,981 | -50.7% |
| 2022 | 83,766 | +86.2% |
| 2023 | 105,978 | +26.5% |
| 2024 | 99,796 | -5.8% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 99,796 is below the median for high income countries, which is 182,228, 55% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Oman's 99,796 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 156,195, 64% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of pre-primary education enrolments 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +456.1% | 6,989 | 38,867 |
| 1979 | +391.3% | 46 | 226 |
| 1976 | +281.0% | 42 | 160 |
| 1975 | +133.3% | 18 | 42 |
| 1985 | +88.4% | 872 | 1,643 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 91 | 18 | 226 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,593 | 396 | 2,952 | 9 |
| 1990s | 4,895 | 3,050 | 6,989 | 9 |
| 2000s | 42,432 | 38,867 | 44,473 | 3 |
| 2010s | 71,002 | 56,469 | 87,956 | 9 |
| 2020s | 85,145 | 44,981 | 105,978 | 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 pre-primary education enrolments in Oman?
- Number of pre-primary education enrolments in Oman was 99,796 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of pre-primary education enrolments recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 105,978 in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of pre-primary education enrolments recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 18 in 1974.
- How does Oman rank for number of pre-primary education enrolments?
- Oman ranks 49th out of 73 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of pre-primary education enrolments rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.7%. 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 pre-primary education enrolments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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