Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Oman
Oman: Out-of-school children of primary school age, male was 11,567 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Oman, 1973–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Oman recorded 11,567 for out-of-school children of primary school age, male in 2024.
That represents a change of down 45.3% on the previous year and up 228.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Oman peaked at 47,337 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 721, in 2009.
That places Oman 94th out of 180 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 of primary school age, male in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 47,027 | — |
| 1974 | 44,615 | -5.1% |
| 1975 | 39,837 | -10.7% |
| 1976 | 41,786 | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 38,469 | -7.9% |
| 1979 | 37,989 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 37,226 | -2.0% |
| 1982 | 36,905 | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 37,325 | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 32,404 | -13.2% |
| 1985 | 33,732 | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 34,604 | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 34,808 | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 40,917 | +17.6% |
| 1989 | 43,697 | +6.8% |
| 1990 | 45,985 | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 47,337 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 47,149 | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 42,479 | -9.9% |
| 1994 | 40,316 | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 38,156 | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 36,124 | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 35,720 | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 34,265 | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 32,967 | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 27,278 | -17.3% |
| 2001 | 26,140 | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 23,080 | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 19,892 | -13.8% |
| 2009 | 721 | -96.4% |
| 2012 | 3,003 | +316.5% |
| 2013 | 2,211 | -26.4% |
| 2014 | 3,520 | +59.2% |
| 2015 | 6,704 | +90.5% |
| 2016 | 8,379 | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 5,689 | -32.1% |
| 2018 | 2,802 | -50.7% |
| 2019 | 4,410 | +57.4% |
| 2020 | 17,917 | +306.3% |
| 2021 | 20,147 | +12.4% |
| 2022 | 21,136 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 11,567 | -45.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 41,620 | 37,989 | 47,027 | 6 |
| 1980s | 36,846 | 32,404 | 43,697 | 9 |
| 1990s | 40,050 | 32,967 | 47,337 | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,422 | 721 | 27,278 | 5 |
| 2010s | 4,590 | 2,211 | 8,379 | 8 |
| 2020s | 17,692 | 11,567 | 21,136 | 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 of primary school age, male in Oman?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, male in Oman was 11,567 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, male recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 47,337 in 1991.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, male recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 721 in 2009.
- How does Oman rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, male?
- Oman ranks 94th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, male rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 228.6%. 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 of primary school age, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release