Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Oman
Oman: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education was 0.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Oman, 1978–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Oman is 0.3%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 59.2% on the previous year and down 88.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Oman peaked at 13.2% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2020.
Oman ranks 131st of 178 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.
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Oman, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 13.2% | — |
| 1982 | 10.2% | -22.8% |
| 1983 | 6.8% | -32.8% |
| 1984 | 8.7% | +27.3% |
| 1985 | 10.0% | +14.6% |
| 1986 | 6.2% | -37.6% |
| 1987 | 8.7% | +40.0% |
| 1988 | 6.1% | -30.3% |
| 1989 | 6.0% | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 4.9% | -18.0% |
| 1993 | 6.1% | +24.2% |
| 1994 | 3.8% | -37.8% |
| 1995 | 6.3% | +65.6% |
| 1996 | 8.4% | +34.4% |
| 2000 | 5.0% | -41.0% |
| 2001 | 3.3% | -34.4% |
| 2002 | 3.1% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 1.9% | -40.4% |
| 2012 | 6.3% | +240.4% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | -60.3% |
| 2014 | 3.6% | +44.2% |
| 2015 | 2.8% | -24.1% |
| 2016 | 3.0% | +10.5% |
| 2018 | 2.0% | -34.0% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | -89.6% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | +331.1% |
| 2022 | 0.7% | -10.3% |
| 2023 | 0.3% | -59.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.2% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 1 |
| 1980s | 7.8% | 6.0% | 10.2% | 8 |
| 1990s | 5.9% | 3.8% | 8.4% | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.0% | 1.8% | 6.3% | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 4 |
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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 2 of lower secondary general education in Oman?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Oman was 0.3% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 13.2% in 1978.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2020.
- How does Oman rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education?
- Oman ranks 131st out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.2%. 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 2 of lower secondary general education, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release