Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 8,836 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
8,836 millions
Change on year
down 19.2%
World rank
60th
of 169 countries
All-time high
10,937 millions
in 2020
All-time low
1,183 millions
in 1990
Years of data
24
1990–2022
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Oman, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Oman stood at 8,836 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.2% on the previous year and up 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Oman peaked at 10,937 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,183 millions, in 1990.
That places Oman 60th out of 169 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, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Oman, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,183 millions | — |
| 1991 | 1,365 millions | +15.4% |
| 1992 | 1,582 millions | +15.9% |
| 1993 | 1,929 millions | +22.0% |
| 1994 | 2,010 millions | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 2,135 millions | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 2,090 millions | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 2,376 millions | +13.7% |
| 1998 | 2,942 millions | +23.8% |
| 1999 | 2,925 millions | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 2,525 millions | -13.7% |
| 2001 | 3,391 millions | +34.3% |
| 2002 | 3,664 millions | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 3,298 millions | -10.0% |
| 2004 | 3,562 millions | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 3,308 millions | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 3,910 millions | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 5,408 millions | +38.3% |
| 2013 | 7,848 millions | +45.1% |
| 2017 | 9,146 millions | +16.6% |
| 2018 | 7,966 millions | -12.9% |
| 2019 | 8,660 millions | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 10,937 millions | +26.3% |
| 2022 | 8,836 millions | -19.2% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 8,836 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 12,076 millions, 73% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Oman's 8,836 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,535 millions, 1.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,054 millions | 1,183 millions | 2,942 millions | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,633 millions | 2,525 millions | 5,408 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 8,405 millions | 7,848 millions | 9,146 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 9,886 millions | 8,836 millions | 10,937 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 57 Slovakia 10,395 millions compare
- 58 Morocco 10,384 millions compare
- 59 Bangladesh 10,153 millions compare
- 61 Cote d'Ivoire 8,830 millions compare
- 62 Azerbaijan 8,791 millions compare
- 63 Guatemala 8,135 millions compare
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, ppp$ in Oman?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Oman was 8,836 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 10,937 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,183 millions in 1990.
- How does Oman rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Oman ranks 60th out of 169 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.6%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release