Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 9,154 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Oman, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Oman is 9,154 millions, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 29.4% on the previous year and up 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Oman peaked at 12,966 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,718 millions, in 1990.
That places Oman 61st out of 166 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Oman, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,718 millions | — |
| 1991 | 1,918 millions | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 2,173 millions | +13.3% |
| 1993 | 2,588 millions | +19.1% |
| 1994 | 2,640 millions | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 2,747 millions | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 2,641 millions | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 2,951 millions | +11.8% |
| 1998 | 3,613 millions | +22.4% |
| 1999 | 3,543 millions | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 2,990 millions | -15.6% |
| 2001 | 3,927 millions | +31.4% |
| 2002 | 4,179 millions | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 3,688 millions | -11.7% |
| 2004 | 3,880 millions | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 3,493 millions | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 4,005 millions | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 5,259 millions | +31.3% |
| 2013 | 7,569 millions | +43.9% |
| 2017 | 11,683 millions | +54.4% |
| 2018 | 9,050 millions | -22.5% |
| 2019 | 9,880 millions | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 12,966 millions | +31.2% |
| 2022 | 9,154 millions | -29.4% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 9,154 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 14,135 millions, 65% of the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Oman's 9,154 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9,616 millions, 95% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,653 millions | 1,718 millions | 3,613 millions | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,928 millions | 2,990 millions | 5,259 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 9,545 millions | 7,569 millions | 11,683 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 11,060 millions | 9,154 millions | 12,966 millions | 2 |
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 government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Oman?
- Government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Oman was 9,154 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 12,966 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,718 millions in 1990.
- How does Oman rank for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Oman ranks 61st out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.9%. 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 Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release