Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Oman
Oman: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ was 844.39 millions in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ in Oman, 1974–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2016, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Oman stood at 844.39 millions. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 911.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Oman peaked at 844.39 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.9207 millions, in 1974.
Oman ranks 59th of 158 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, US$ in Oman, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0.9207 millions | — |
| 1976 | 2.94 millions | +218.9% |
| 1986 | 36.62 millions | +1147.2% |
| 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% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 844.39 millions is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,389 millions, 61% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Oman's 844.39 millions is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 844.39 millions, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on tertiary 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 | +1147.2% | 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 | 844.39 millions | 844.39 millions | 844.39 millions | 1 |
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More reference data data for Oman
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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)
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- 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 tertiary education, us$ in Oman?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ in Oman was 844.39 millions in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 844.39 millions in 2016.
- 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$?
- Oman ranks 59th out of 158 countries with data for 2016.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 911.3%. 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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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on tertiary 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/