Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 4,815 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Oman, 1986–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Oman recorded 4,815 millions for government expenditure on education, us$ in 2022.
The figure is down 7.8% on the previous year and up 23.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Oman peaked at 5,221 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 277.79 millions, in 1986.
Oman ranks 56th of 181 countries on this measure, 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, US$ (millions) (education US) in Oman, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 277.79 millions | — |
| 1987 | 285.6 millions | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 284.28 millions | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 279.13 millions | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 331.73 millions | +18.8% |
| 1991 | 338.88 millions | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 388.83 millions | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 438.29 millions | +12.7% |
| 1994 | 444.99 millions | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 471.12 millions | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 486.52 millions | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 531.63 millions | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 579.24 millions | +9.0% |
| 1999 | 629.34 millions | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 624.28 millions | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 782.03 millions | +25.3% |
| 2002 | 871.19 millions | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 843.06 millions | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 997.57 millions | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 1,093 millions | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 1,436 millions | +31.4% |
| 2009 | 2,026 millions | +41.1% |
| 2013 | 3,916 millions | +93.2% |
| 2017 | 4,848 millions | +23.8% |
| 2018 | 4,196 millions | -13.4% |
| 2019 | 4,459 millions | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 5,221 millions | +17.1% |
| 2022 | 4,815 millions | -7.8% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 4,815 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,809 millions, 83% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Oman's 4,815 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,038 millions, 1.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +93.2% | 2,026 millions | 3,916 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 281.7 millions | 277.79 millions | 285.6 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 464.06 millions | 331.73 millions | 629.34 millions | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,084 millions | 624.28 millions | 2,026 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 4,355 millions | 3,916 millions | 4,848 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 5,018 millions | 4,815 millions | 5,221 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, us$ in Oman?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Oman was 4,815 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 5,221 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 277.79 millions in 1986.
- How does Oman rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Oman ranks 56th out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.0%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release