Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman
Oman: Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes was 6,266 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman stood at 6,266.
The figure is up 19.5% on the previous year and up 154.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman peaked at 6,599 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1974.
That places Oman 105th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 | — |
| 1975 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1976 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 1981 | 11 | +175.0% |
| 1982 | 28 | +154.5% |
| 1983 | 32 | +14.3% |
| 1984 | 37 | +15.6% |
| 1985 | 81 | +118.9% |
| 1986 | 71 | -12.3% |
| 1987 | 118 | +66.2% |
| 1988 | 127 | +7.6% |
| 1989 | 134 | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 139 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 181 | +30.2% |
| 1992 | 204 | +12.7% |
| 1993 | 223 | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 238 | +6.7% |
| 1995 | 280 | +17.6% |
| 1996 | 268 | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 339 | +26.5% |
| 1998 | 347 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 2,262 | +551.9% |
| 2013 | 2,278 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 2,465 | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 2,986 | +21.1% |
| 2016 | 3,121 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 3,458 | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 3,815 | +10.3% |
| 2019 | 4,338 | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 5,943 | +37.0% |
| 2021 | 3,688 | -37.9% |
| 2022 | 6,599 | +78.9% |
| 2023 | 5,242 | -20.6% |
| 2024 | 6,266 | +19.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.33 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 1980s | 71 | 11 | 134 | 9 |
| 1990s | 246.56 | 139 | 347 | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,262 | 2,262 | 2,262 | 1 |
| 2010s | 3,209 | 2,278 | 4,338 | 7 |
| 2020s | 5,548 | 3,688 | 6,599 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More education data for Oman
- 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)
- Lower secondary school starting age 10 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 94.72 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 94.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman?
- Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes in Oman was 6,266 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 6,599 in 2022.
- What is the lowest teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1974.
- How does Oman rank for teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 105th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.2%. 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 Teachers in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release