Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Oman
Oman: Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and was 50,566 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Oman, 1982–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Oman recorded 50,566 for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in 2024.
That represents a change of down 22.2% on the previous year and up 617.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Oman peaked at 86,992 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 7,049, in 2013.
That places Oman 80th out of 171 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 children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 82,698 | — |
| 1999 | 86,992 | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 63,951 | -26.5% |
| 2001 | 61,349 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 54,552 | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 55,549 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 17,998 | -67.6% |
| 2012 | 7,099 | -60.6% |
| 2013 | 7,049 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 13,760 | +95.2% |
| 2016 | 17,300 | +25.7% |
| 2017 | 16,249 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 14,430 | -11.2% |
| 2019 | 21,030 | +45.7% |
| 2020 | 53,100 | +152.5% |
| 2021 | 57,098 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 64,972 | +13.8% |
| 2024 | 50,566 | -22.2% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 50,566 is above the median for high income countries, which is 12,227, 4.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Oman's 50,566 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 103,718, 49% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +152.5% | 21,030 | 53,100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 82,698 | 82,698 | 82,698 | 1 |
| 1990s | 86,992 | 86,992 | 86,992 | 1 |
| 2000s | 50,680 | 17,998 | 63,951 | 5 |
| 2010s | 13,845 | 7,049 | 21,030 | 7 |
| 2020s | 56,434 | 50,566 | 64,972 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 77 Japan 61,925 compare
- 78 Saudi Arabia 54,755 compare
- 79 Tajikistan 51,721 compare
- 81 South Korea 48,333 compare
- 82 Australia 42,871 compare
- 83 Solomon Islands 39,596 compare
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 children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Oman?
- Out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and in Oman was 50,566 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 86,992 in 1999.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,049 in 2013.
- How does Oman rank for out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and?
- Oman ranks 80th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children, adolescents and youth of primary and rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 617.4%. 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 children, adolescents and youth of primary and secondary school age, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release