Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Oman
Oman: Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education was 6,282 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Oman, 1974–2017
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Oman is 6,282, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Oman peaked at 28,743 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1,709, in 2003.
That places Oman 28th out of 69 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 4,186 | — |
| 1975 | 4,020 | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 5,097 | +26.8% |
| 1977 | 8,438 | +65.5% |
| 1978 | 10,668 | +26.4% |
| 1979 | 9,587 | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 14,595 | +52.2% |
| 1984 | 14,363 | -1.6% |
| 1985 | 17,594 | +22.5% |
| 1986 | 20,809 | +18.3% |
| 1987 | 22,317 | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 27,090 | +21.4% |
| 1989 | 26,547 | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 27,714 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 25,500 | -8.0% |
| 1994 | 25,302 | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 23,793 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 25,507 | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 28,743 | +12.7% |
| 1998 | 27,527 | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 25,178 | -8.5% |
| 2000 | 23,072 | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 19,019 | -17.6% |
| 2002 | 13,495 | -29.0% |
| 2003 | 1,709 | -87.3% |
| 2009 | 4,375 | +156.0% |
| 2011 | 2,792 | -36.2% |
| 2012 | 3,008 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 8,641 | +187.3% |
| 2014 | 5,881 | -31.9% |
| 2015 | 6,656 | +13.2% |
| 2016 | 6,671 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 6,282 | -5.8% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 6,282 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,415, 2.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Oman's 6,282 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 30,887, 20% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of repeaters in all grades of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +187.3% | 3,008 | 8,641 |
| 2009 | +156.0% | 1,709 | 4,375 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,999 | 4,020 | 10,668 | 6 |
| 1980s | 20,474 | 14,363 | 27,090 | 7 |
| 1990s | 26,158 | 23,793 | 28,743 | 8 |
| 2000s | 12,334 | 1,709 | 23,072 | 5 |
| 2010s | 5,704 | 2,792 | 8,641 | 7 |
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 repeaters in all grades of primary education in Oman?
- Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Oman was 6,282 in 2017, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 28,743 in 1997.
- What is the lowest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,709 in 2003.
- How does Oman rank for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education?
- Oman ranks 28th out of 69 countries with data for 2017.
- Is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.6%. 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 repeaters in all grades of primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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