Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 1,307 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Oman, 1974–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Oman stood at 1,307 millions.
That represents a change of down 3.4% on the previous year and up 35.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Oman peaked at 1,722 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 15.68 millions, in 1974.
Oman ranks 56th of 154 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 primary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Oman, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 15.68 millions | — |
| 1976 | 35.94 millions | +129.2% |
| 1986 | 147.48 millions | +310.3% |
| 1987 | 154.78 millions | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 149.73 millions | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 147.81 millions | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 180.42 millions | +22.1% |
| 1991 | 180.13 millions | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 199.25 millions | +10.6% |
| 1993 | 212.61 millions | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 210.6 millions | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 221.33 millions | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 207.46 millions | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 217.62 millions | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 226.35 millions | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 235.49 millions | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 296.69 millions | +26.0% |
| 2002 | 407.77 millions | +37.4% |
| 2004 | 478.6 millions | +17.4% |
| 2005 | 552.47 millions | +15.4% |
| 2009 | 667.77 millions | +20.9% |
| 2010 | 672.34 millions | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 965.02 millions | +43.5% |
| 2016 | 1,722 millions | +78.5% |
| 2018 | 1,241 millions | -27.9% |
| 2020 | 1,353 millions | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 1,307 millions | -3.4% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 1,307 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,271 millions, 1.0× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Oman's 1,307 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 778.18 millions, 1.7× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (millions) (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +310.3% | 35.94 millions | 147.48 millions |
| 1976 | +129.2% | 15.68 millions | 35.94 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.81 millions | 15.68 millions | 35.94 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 149.95 millions | 147.48 millions | 154.78 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 209.13 millions | 180.13 millions | 235.49 millions | 10 |
| 2000s | 480.66 millions | 296.69 millions | 667.77 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,150 millions | 672.34 millions | 1,722 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 1,330 millions | 1,307 millions | 1,353 millions | 2 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 53 Costa Rica 1,498 millions compare
- 54 Puerto Rico 1,369 millions compare
- 55 Cote d'Ivoire 1,340 millions compare
- 57 Ecuador 1,303 millions compare
- 58 Bangladesh 1,248 millions compare
- 59 Slovakia 1,236 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 primary education, us$ in Oman?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Oman was 1,307 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 1,722 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, us$ recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.68 millions in 1974.
- How does Oman rank for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- Oman ranks 56th out of 154 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.4%. 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 primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release