Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ 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$ 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% |
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
- 58 Qatar 10,335 millions compare
- 59 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 10,226 millions compare
- 60 Tunisia 10,078 millions compare
- 62 Azerbaijan 8,791 millions compare
- 63 Côte d'Ivoire 8,621 millions compare
- 64 Angola 8,556 millions compare
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 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