Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on primary education, US$ was 1,125 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ in Oman, 1974–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2019, government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Oman stood at 1,125 millions.
That represents a change of down 34.7% on the previous year and up 68.4% 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 151 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$ in Oman, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 15.68 millions | — |
| 1976 | 35.94 millions | +129.2% |
| 1986 | 147.47 millions | +310.3% |
| 1987 | 154.78 millions | +5.0% |
| 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% |
| 2019 | 1,125 millions | -34.7% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 1,125 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,293 millions, 87% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Oman's 1,125 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 842.73 millions, 1.3× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on primary education, 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 | 147.47 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 | 147.47 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 | 1,121 millions | 672.34 millions | 1,722 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 53 Costa Rica 1,293 millions compare
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2727 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0016 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0349 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0149 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0087 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Oman?
- Government expenditure on primary education, us$ in Oman was 1,125 millions in 2019, 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$?
- Oman ranks 56th out of 151 countries with data for 2019.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, us$ rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.4%. 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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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ (nominal value). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/