Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Oman
Oman: Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region was 21,922 children in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Oman, 1986–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in children.
Analysis
In 2024, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Oman stood at 21,922 children.
The figure is down 46.0% on the previous year and up 258.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Oman peaked at 89,366 children in 1991 and was at its lowest, 717.34 children, in 2011.
Oman ranks 83rd of 196 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.
Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Oman, year by year
| Year | children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 72,835 children | — |
| 1987 | 73,754 children | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 82,272 children | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 85,797 children | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 88,257 children | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 89,366 children | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 87,888 children | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 76,684 children | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 71,856 children | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 69,153 children | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 65,595 children | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 65,808 children | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 61,924 children | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 59,122 children | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 54,252 children | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 50,471 children | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 50,020 children | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 39,427 children | -21.2% |
| 2009 | 5,558 children | -85.9% |
| 2011 | 717.34 children | -87.1% |
| 2012 | 4,442 children | +519.2% |
| 2013 | 3,270 children | -26.4% |
| 2014 | 6,118 children | +87.1% |
| 2015 | 12,091 children | +97.6% |
| 2016 | 15,015 children | +24.2% |
| 2017 | 9,993 children | -33.4% |
| 2018 | 3,745 children | -62.5% |
| 2019 | 7,969 children | +112.8% |
| 2020 | 34,075 children | +327.6% |
| 2021 | 37,939 children | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 40,605 children | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 21,922 children | -46.0% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 21,922 children is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,674 children, 6.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Oman's 21,922 children is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,351 children, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +519.2% | 717.34 children | 4,442 children |
| 2020 | +327.6% | 7,969 children | 34,075 children |
| 2019 | +112.8% | 3,745 children | 7,969 children |
| 2015 | +97.6% | 6,118 children | 12,091 children |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 78,664 children | 72,835 children | 85,797 children | 4 |
| 1990s | 73,565 children | 59,122 children | 89,366 children | 10 |
| 2000s | 39,946 children | 5,558 children | 54,252 children | 5 |
| 2010s | 7,040 children | 717.34 children | 15,015 children | 9 |
| 2020s | 33,635 children | 21,922 children | 40,605 children | 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 primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Oman?
- Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region in Oman was 21,922 children in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 89,366 children in 1991.
- What is the lowest primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 717.34 children in 2011.
- How does Oman rank for primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region?
- Oman ranks 83rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 258.3%. 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 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary-school-age children who are out of school by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Children in the official primary school age range who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary education.