Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) was 1,375 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Oman, 1974–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Oman stood at 1,375 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.9% on the previous year and up 94.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Oman peaked at 2,019 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 5.07 millions, in 1974.
Oman ranks 53rd of 159 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 US$ (millions) in Oman, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5.07 millions | — |
| 1976 | 15.58 millions | +207.5% |
| 1986 | 151.19 millions | +870.2% |
| 1987 | 119.35 millions | -21.1% |
| 1988 | 127.81 millions | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 98.15 millions | -23.2% |
| 1990 | 59.91 millions | -39.0% |
| 1991 | 60.32 millions | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 57.27 millions | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 68.19 millions | +19.1% |
| 1994 | 36.69 millions | -46.2% |
| 1995 | 37.23 millions | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 74.28 millions | +99.5% |
| 1997 | 104.19 millions | +40.3% |
| 1998 | 174.22 millions | +67.2% |
| 1999 | 173.66 millions | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 186.32 millions | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 209.18 millions | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 180.94 millions | -13.5% |
| 2005 | 133.68 millions | -26.1% |
| 2009 | 708.51 millions | +430.0% |
| 2016 | 1,094 millions | +54.4% |
| 2018 | 879.77 millions | -19.6% |
| 2020 | 2,019 millions | +129.5% |
| 2022 | 1,375 millions | -31.9% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 1,375 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,290 millions, 60% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Oman's 1,375 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,162 millions, 1.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions) 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 | +870.2% | 15.58 millions | 151.19 millions |
| 2009 | +430.0% | 133.68 millions | 708.51 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.33 millions | 5.07 millions | 15.58 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 124.12 millions | 98.15 millions | 151.19 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 84.6 millions | 36.69 millions | 174.22 millions | 10 |
| 2000s | 283.73 millions | 133.68 millions | 708.51 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 986.92 millions | 879.77 millions | 1,094 millions | 2 |
| 2020s | 1,697 millions | 1,375 millions | 2,019 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 tertiary education, constant us$ in Oman?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Oman was 1,375 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 2,019 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.07 millions in 1974.
- How does Oman rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Oman ranks 53rd out of 159 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release