Education for All Index – KPI Status Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseline | 0.938 (rank 51/92, 2017) |
| Current | 0.945 |
| Target 2030 | >0.984 (top 20) |
| Target 2040 | >0.984 (top 20) |
| Status | On Track |
Trajectory Analysis
Oman’s Education for All Index has risen from 0.938 to 0.945, reflecting improvements in net enrolment, adult literacy, and gender parity. The target of surpassing 0.984 to enter the top 20 is ambitious but structurally achievable given the country’s already-high primary completion rates and ongoing investments in early-childhood education. The remaining gap of 0.039 points requires improvements across all four component indicators, with adult literacy and secondary completion rates offering the most scope for gains.
Risk Factors
Quality gaps, particularly in STEM learning outcomes at secondary level, may not be captured by the composite index. Rural-urban disparities in school infrastructure persist. Teacher quality and retention remain challenges, especially in mathematics and science subjects.
Positive Signals
Compulsory education has been extended to grade 12. The National Strategy for Education 2040 emphasises foundational literacy and numeracy. Private-sector participation in education delivery is expanding access. Early-childhood education programmes are scaling rapidly.
Methodology Note
UNESCO Education for All Development Index, combining net enrolment, adult literacy, gender parity, and survival rate to grade 5. Note: UNESCO discontinued the index after 2015; proxy calculations follow the original methodology using current data sources.
This tracker is updated quarterly by the Oman Vision 2040 Research Unit. Data sources include NCSI, the Central Bank of Oman, the World Bank, and relevant international organisations. Methodological notes are provided for transparency; users should consult primary sources for the most current figures.