Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Oman
Oman: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes was 4,457 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Oman, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Oman stood at 4,457.
The figure is down 32.3% on the previous year and down 30.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Oman peaked at 26,422 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 12, in 1975.
Oman ranks 103rd of 201 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.
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 28 | — |
| 1975 | 12 | -57.1% |
| 1976 | 16 | +33.3% |
| 1977 | 45 | +181.2% |
| 1978 | 369 | +720.0% |
| 1979 | 610 | +65.3% |
| 1983 | 2,980 | +388.5% |
| 1984 | 3,081 | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 3,993 | +29.6% |
| 1986 | 5,952 | +49.1% |
| 1987 | 6,407 | +7.6% |
| 1988 | 6,969 | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 7,563 | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 10,771 | +42.4% |
| 1992 | 9,960 | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 16,989 | +70.6% |
| 1995 | 16,647 | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 20,099 | +20.7% |
| 1997 | 26,422 | +31.5% |
| 2000 | 16,952 | -35.8% |
| 2001 | 15,554 | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 12,638 | -18.7% |
| 2003 | 11,677 | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 3,785 | -67.6% |
| 2012 | 3,222 | -14.9% |
| 2013 | 13,799 | +328.3% |
| 2014 | 6,447 | -53.3% |
| 2015 | 9,040 | +40.2% |
| 2016 | 6,945 | -23.2% |
| 2017 | 8,268 | +19.0% |
| 2018 | 12,854 | +55.5% |
| 2019 | 11,440 | -11.0% |
| 2020 | 11,110 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 1,811 | -83.7% |
| 2022 | 7,038 | +288.6% |
| 2023 | 6,584 | -6.5% |
| 2024 | 4,457 | -32.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 180 | 12 | 610 | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,278 | 2,980 | 7,563 | 7 |
| 1990s | 16,815 | 9,960 | 26,422 | 6 |
| 2000s | 14,205 | 11,677 | 16,952 | 4 |
| 2010s | 8,422 | 3,222 | 13,799 | 9 |
| 2020s | 6,200 | 1,811 | 11,110 | 5 |
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- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 34,743 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 73.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Oman?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Oman was 4,457 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 26,422 in 1997.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 in 1975.
- How does Oman rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 103rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.9%. 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 Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release