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% |
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 |
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More education data for Oman
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 175,802 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0333 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 182,544 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 3.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0346 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 541,921 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.57 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,743 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 15.27 % 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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