Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 2,648 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Oman, 1990–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Oman recorded 2,648 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in 2022.
The figure is down 22.1% on the previous year and up 82.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Oman peaked at 3,399 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 55.74 millions, in 1994.
Oman ranks 53rd of 148 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, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Oman, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 82.33 millions | — |
| 1991 | 85.69 millions | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 83.22 millions | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 101.43 millions | +21.9% |
| 1994 | 55.74 millions | -45.0% |
| 1995 | 57.75 millions | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 117.32 millions | +103.2% |
| 1997 | 167.41 millions | +42.7% |
| 1998 | 283.08 millions | +69.1% |
| 1999 | 286.15 millions | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 321.04 millions | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 366.02 millions | +14.0% |
| 2004 | 331.55 millions | -9.4% |
| 2005 | 252.63 millions | -23.8% |
| 2009 | 1,454 millions | +475.5% |
| 2016 | 1,645 millions | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 1,545 millions | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 3,399 millions | +119.9% |
| 2022 | 2,648 millions | -22.1% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 2,648 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,557 millions, 74% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Oman's 2,648 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,330 millions, 1.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +475.5% | 252.63 millions | 1,454 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 132.01 millions | 55.74 millions | 286.15 millions | 10 |
| 2000s | 545.02 millions | 252.63 millions | 1,454 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,595 millions | 1,545 millions | 1,645 millions | 2 |
| 2020s | 3,024 millions | 2,648 millions | 3,399 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, ppp$ in Oman?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Oman was 2,648 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 3,399 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.74 millions in 1994.
- How does Oman rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Oman ranks 53rd out of 148 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.2%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release