Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ was 2,744 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Oman, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Oman is 2,744 millions, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 31.9% on the previous year and up 94.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Oman peaked at 4,029 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 73.21 millions, in 1994.
Oman ranks 53rd of 146 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 tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Oman, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 119.55 millions | — |
| 1991 | 120.37 millions | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 114.29 millions | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 136.07 millions | +19.1% |
| 1994 | 73.21 millions | -46.2% |
| 1995 | 74.3 millions | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 148.22 millions | +99.5% |
| 1997 | 207.91 millions | +40.3% |
| 1998 | 347.67 millions | +67.2% |
| 1999 | 346.54 millions | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 371.81 millions | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 417.42 millions | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 361.07 millions | -13.5% |
| 2005 | 266.76 millions | -26.1% |
| 2009 | 1,414 millions | +430.0% |
| 2016 | 2,183 millions | +54.4% |
| 2018 | 1,756 millions | -19.6% |
| 2020 | 4,029 millions | +129.5% |
| 2022 | 2,744 millions | -31.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 168.81 millions | 73.21 millions | 347.67 millions | 10 |
| 2000s | 566.18 millions | 266.76 millions | 1,414 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,969 millions | 1,756 millions | 2,183 millions | 2 |
| 2020s | 3,387 millions | 2,744 millions | 4,029 millions | 2 |
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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 tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Oman?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Oman was 2,744 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 4,029 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.21 millions in 1994.
- How does Oman rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Oman ranks 53rd out of 146 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.1%. 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 tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release