Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Oman
Oman: Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes was 3,384 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Oman, 2006–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Oman recorded 3,384 number for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in 2019.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 135.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Oman peaked at 3,878 number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 165 number, in 2007.
That places Oman 83rd out of 127 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Oman, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 210 number | — |
| 2007 | 165 number | -21.4% |
| 2008 | 1,387 number | +740.6% |
| 2009 | 1,438 number | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 1,787 number | +24.3% |
| 2011 | 2,108 number | +18.0% |
| 2013 | 2,568 number | +21.8% |
| 2014 | 3,108 number | +21.0% |
| 2015 | 3,571 number | +14.9% |
| 2016 | 3,878 number | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 3,044 number | -21.5% |
| 2018 | 3,263 number | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 3,384 number | +3.7% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 3,384 number is below the median for high income countries, which is 22,998 number, 15% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Oman's 3,384 number is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,402 number, 30% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Oman changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +740.6% | 165 number | 1,387 number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 800 number | 165 number | 1,438 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 2,968 number | 1,787 number | 3,878 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 80 Niger 4,348 number compare
- 81 Namibia 3,422 number compare
- 82 Slovenia 3,420 number compare
- 84 Luxembourg 3,362 number compare
- 85 North Macedonia 3,096 number compare
- 86 Burkina Faso 3,021 number compare
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 total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Oman?
- Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes in Oman was 3,384 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 3,878 number in 2016.
- What is the lowest total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 165 number in 2007.
- How does Oman rank for total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes?
- Oman ranks 83rd out of 127 countries with data for 2019.
- Is total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.3%. 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 Total inbound internationally mobile students, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of students who have crossed a national or territorial border for the purpose of education and are now enrolled in tertiary institutions outside their country of origin.