Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Oman
Oman: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 1.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Oman, 1973–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Oman stood at 1.1%.
The figure is down 34.6% on the previous year and down 77.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Oman peaked at 27.2% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2020.
That places Oman 116th out of 190 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Oman, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 11.4% | — |
| 1974 | 4.2% | -63.0% |
| 1975 | 2.2% | -48.4% |
| 1976 | 1.6% | -25.5% |
| 1977 | 22.7% | +1301.7% |
| 1978 | 12.2% | -46.1% |
| 1982 | 18.4% | +50.3% |
| 1983 | 15.4% | -16.2% |
| 1984 | 16.8% | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 20.4% | +21.8% |
| 1986 | 21.1% | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 19.8% | -5.9% |
| 1988 | 22.0% | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 27.2% | +23.9% |
| 1991 | 16.5% | -39.3% |
| 1993 | 22.0% | +33.1% |
| 1994 | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| 1995 | 19.7% | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 24.1% | +22.4% |
| 2000 | 18.3% | -23.9% |
| 2001 | 14.9% | -18.8% |
| 2002 | 13.3% | -10.4% |
| 2011 | 2.6% | -80.4% |
| 2012 | 10.1% | +288.4% |
| 2013 | 4.7% | -53.2% |
| 2014 | 6.5% | +37.4% |
| 2015 | 4.9% | -24.7% |
| 2016 | 5.7% | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | -26.8% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | -20.2% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | -88.7% |
| 2021 | 2.7% | +627.4% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | -39.8% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | -34.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.1% | 1.6% | 22.7% | 6 |
| 1980s | 20.1% | 15.4% | 27.2% | 8 |
| 1990s | 20.3% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 5 |
| 2000s | 15.5% | 13.3% | 18.3% | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.3% | 2.6% | 10.1% | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 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 repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Oman?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Oman was 1.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 27.2% in 1989.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2020.
- How does Oman rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Oman ranks 116th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.4%. 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 Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release