Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (millions) (US) was 1,443 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Oman, 1974–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Oman is 1,443 millions, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 11.0% on the previous year and up 164.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Oman peaked at 1,622 millions in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.9207 millions, in 1974.
That places Oman 52nd out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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, US$ (millions) (US) in Oman, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0.9207 millions | — |
| 1976 | 2.94 millions | +218.9% |
| 1986 | 36.62 millions | +1147.3% |
| 1987 | 31.93 millions | -12.8% |
| 1988 | 34.64 millions | +8.5% |
| 1989 | 26.6 millions | -23.2% |
| 1990 | 23.09 millions | -13.2% |
| 1991 | 21.27 millions | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 20.46 millions | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 23.04 millions | +12.6% |
| 1994 | 12.34 millions | -46.4% |
| 1995 | 12.74 millions | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 27.31 millions | +114.3% |
| 1997 | 37.45 millions | +37.1% |
| 1998 | 55.73 millions | +48.8% |
| 1999 | 61.56 millions | +10.5% |
| 2001 | 74.04 millions | +20.3% |
| 2002 | 87.02 millions | +17.5% |
| 2004 | 92.84 millions | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 83.5 millions | -10.1% |
| 2009 | 544.76 millions | +552.4% |
| 2016 | 844.39 millions | +55.0% |
| 2018 | 814.03 millions | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 1,622 millions | +99.3% |
| 2022 | 1,443 millions | -11.0% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 1,443 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,777 millions, 81% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Oman's 1,443 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 988.38 millions, 1.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary 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 | +1147.3% | 2.94 millions | 36.62 millions |
| 2009 | +552.4% | 83.5 millions | 544.76 millions |
| 1976 | +218.9% | 0.9207 millions | 2.94 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.93 millions | 0.9207 millions | 2.94 millions | 2 |
| 1980s | 32.45 millions | 26.6 millions | 36.62 millions | 4 |
| 1990s | 29.5 millions | 12.34 millions | 61.56 millions | 10 |
| 2000s | 176.43 millions | 74.04 millions | 544.76 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 829.21 millions | 814.03 millions | 844.39 millions | 2 |
| 2020s | 1,533 millions | 1,443 millions | 1,622 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, us$ in Oman?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Oman was 1,443 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 1,622 millions in 2020.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9207 millions in 1974.
- How does Oman rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Oman ranks 52nd out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 164.9%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release