School enrolment in Oman
Oman: School enrolment was 41.96 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
41.96
Change on year
up 16.5%
World rank
127th
of 178 countries
All-time high
43.26
in 2016
All-time low
19.89
in 2021
Years of data
14
2009–2024
School enrolment in Oman, 2009–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, school enrolment in Oman stood at 41.96.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.5% on the previous year and up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, school enrolment in Oman peaked at 43.26 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 19.89, in 2021.
That places Oman 127th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
School enrolment in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 30.22 | — |
| 2011 | 38.17 | +26.3% |
| 2012 | 36.18 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 34.23 | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 38.42 | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 40.82 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 43.26 | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 41.43 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 39.4 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 42.51 | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 39.75 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 19.89 | -50.0% |
| 2022 | 36.01 | +81.0% |
| 2024 | 41.96 | +16.5% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 41.96 is below the median for high income countries, which is 87.07, 48% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Oman's 41.96 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 51.53, 81% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.22 | 30.22 | 30.22 | 1 |
| 2010s | 39.38 | 34.23 | 43.26 | 9 |
| 2020s | 34.4 | 19.89 | 41.96 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More education data for Oman
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 94.45 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 94.24 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is school enrolment in Oman?
- School enrolment in Oman was 41.96 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest school enrolment recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 43.26 in 2016.
- What is the lowest school enrolment recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.89 in 2021.
- How does Oman rank for school enrolment?
- Oman ranks 127th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is school enrolment rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of School enrolment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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