Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Oman
Oman: Teachers in primary education, both sexes was 34,743 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Oman, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in primary education, both sexes in Oman is 34,743, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 15.3% on the previous year and down 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in primary education, both sexes in Oman peaked at 37,916 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 196, in 1971.
That places Oman 103rd out of 216 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 primary education, both sexes in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 196 | — |
| 1972 | 445 | +127.0% |
| 1973 | 722 | +62.2% |
| 1974 | 1,164 | +61.2% |
| 1975 | 2,008 | +72.5% |
| 1976 | 2,055 | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 2,523 | +22.8% |
| 1978 | 2,932 | +16.2% |
| 1979 | 3,464 | +18.1% |
| 1980 | 3,588 | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 3,959 | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 4,130 | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 4,649 | +12.6% |
| 1984 | 5,101 | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 5,476 | +7.4% |
| 1986 | 6,681 | +22.0% |
| 1987 | 7,716 | +15.5% |
| 1988 | 8,306 | +7.6% |
| 1989 | 8,529 | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 8,972 | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 9,551 | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 10,184 | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 10,839 | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 11,158 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 11,586 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 11,925 | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 12,053 | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 12,421 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 12,598 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 13,394 | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 14,728 | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 15,775 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 37,916 | +140.4% |
| 2018 | 28,814 | -24.0% |
| 2019 | 28,044 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 28,143 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 25,232 | -10.3% |
| 2022 | 28,108 | +11.4% |
| 2023 | 30,140 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 34,743 | +15.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,723 | 196 | 3,464 | 9 |
| 1980s | 5,814 | 3,588 | 8,529 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,965 | 8,972 | 12,421 | 9 |
| 2000s | 14,124 | 12,598 | 15,775 | 4 |
| 2010s | 31,591 | 28,044 | 37,916 | 3 |
| 2020s | 29,273 | 25,232 | 34,743 | 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 primary education, both sexes in Oman?
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes in Oman was 34,743 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 37,916 in 2017.
- What is the lowest teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 196 in 1971.
- How does Oman rank for teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 103rd out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.4%. 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 Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release