Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Oman
Oman: Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary was 64,007 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Oman, 1978–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Oman is 64,007, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 35.8% on the previous year and up 1,080.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Oman peaked at 144,614 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 5,420, in 2013.
Oman ranks 72nd of 181 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.
Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 142,549 | — |
| 1979 | 143,052 | +0.4% |
| 1981 | 144,614 | +1.1% |
| 1982 | 143,856 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 121,106 | -15.8% |
| 1999 | 90,775 | -25.0% |
| 2000 | 81,992 | -9.7% |
| 2001 | 78,919 | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 80,180 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 69,616 | -13.2% |
| 2009 | 8,450 | -87.9% |
| 2012 | 6,546 | -22.5% |
| 2013 | 5,420 | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 12,387 | +128.5% |
| 2016 | 17,990 | +45.2% |
| 2017 | 14,723 | -18.2% |
| 2018 | 12,768 | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 24,454 | +91.5% |
| 2020 | 80,885 | +230.8% |
| 2021 | 87,029 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 99,721 | +14.6% |
| 2024 | 64,007 | -35.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 142,800 | 142,549 | 143,052 | 2 |
| 1980s | 144,235 | 143,856 | 144,614 | 2 |
| 1990s | 105,940 | 90,775 | 121,106 | 2 |
| 2000s | 63,831 | 8,450 | 81,992 | 5 |
| 2010s | 13,470 | 5,420 | 24,454 | 7 |
| 2020s | 82,910 | 64,007 | 99,721 | 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 children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Oman?
- Out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary in Oman was 64,007 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 144,614 in 1981.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,420 in 2013.
- How does Oman rank for out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary?
- Oman ranks 72nd out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children and adolescents of primary and lower secondary rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,080.9%. 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 and adolescents of primary and lower secondary school age, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release