Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Oman
Oman: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 6.1% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Oman, 1974–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Oman is 6.1%, measured in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.6% on the previous year and up 514.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Oman peaked at 23.0% in 1977 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2002.
Oman ranks 38th of 171 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Oman, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 12.7% | — |
| 1975 | 9.0% | -28.6% |
| 1977 | 23.0% | +154.5% |
| 1978 | 19.9% | -13.6% |
| 1982 | 18.0% | -9.5% |
| 1983 | 11.7% | -35.1% |
| 1984 | 15.8% | +34.8% |
| 1985 | 15.6% | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 14.4% | -7.5% |
| 1987 | 15.1% | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 13.2% | -13.0% |
| 1989 | 14.1% | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 7.8% | -44.9% |
| 1993 | 8.3% | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 6.2% | -25.1% |
| 1995 | 7.2% | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 9.2% | +27.0% |
| 1997 | 8.2% | -10.3% |
| 1998 | 6.9% | -16.0% |
| 1999 | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| 2000 | 4.8% | -26.0% |
| 2001 | 3.7% | -22.4% |
| 2002 | 1.0% | -73.1% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | +223.4% |
| 2012 | 9.0% | +179.4% |
| 2013 | 7.2% | -20.6% |
| 2014 | 6.8% | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 6.7% | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 6.1% | -8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.2% | 9.0% | 23.0% | 4 |
| 1980s | 14.7% | 11.7% | 18.0% | 8 |
| 1990s | 7.5% | 6.2% | 9.2% | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.8% | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.5% | 3.2% | 9.0% | 6 |
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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Oman?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Oman was 6.1% in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 23.0% in 1977.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2002.
- How does Oman rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 38th out of 171 countries with data for 2016.
- Is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 514.1%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release