Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Oman
Oman: Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both was 76,330 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Oman, 1982–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Oman is 76,330, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.4% on the previous year and up 1,275.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Oman peaked at 105,930 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 4,096, in 2012.
That places Oman 83rd out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 105,930 | — |
| 1999 | 93,136 | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 74,454 | -20.1% |
| 2001 | 70,843 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 67,805 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 70,287 | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 37,940 | -46.0% |
| 2012 | 4,096 | -89.2% |
| 2013 | 5,550 | +35.5% |
| 2015 | 12,487 | +125.0% |
| 2016 | 17,314 | +38.7% |
| 2017 | 20,316 | +17.3% |
| 2018 | 23,104 | +13.7% |
| 2019 | 32,518 | +40.7% |
| 2020 | 69,139 | +112.6% |
| 2021 | 71,858 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 85,204 | +18.6% |
| 2024 | 76,330 | -10.4% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 76,330 is above the median for high income countries, which is 13,228, 5.8× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Oman's 76,330 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 107,745, 71% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 105,930 | 105,930 | 105,930 | 1 |
| 1990s | 93,136 | 93,136 | 93,136 | 1 |
| 2000s | 64,266 | 37,940 | 74,454 | 5 |
| 2010s | 16,484 | 4,096 | 32,518 | 7 |
| 2020s | 75,633 | 69,139 | 85,204 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More education data for Oman
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0678 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Oman?
- Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both in Oman was 76,330 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 105,930 in 1982.
- What is the lowest out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,096 in 2012.
- How does Oman rank for out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both?
- Oman ranks 83rd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,275.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school adolescents and youth of secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release