Is Oman's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?

Oman's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) fell 36.3% from 2020 to 2022.

How does Oman's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) compare to the world average?

The global average for Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2022 was 4.24, so Oman is above the world average.

Oman: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)

Name: Oman: Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
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In 2022, Oman's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 4.38.

That's down 36.3% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2022 was 4.24 .

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2022

Trend (2006–2022)

Highlights

Peak: 6.88; 2020
Trough: 3.37; 2006
5-year change: -26.9%; -6.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)
2022	4.3831
2020	6.8777
2019	5.0636
2018	4.5857
2017	5.9959
2013	4.3538
2009	3.6542
2006	3.3733

About Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP)

General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.

Indicator code: SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS • Category: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Oman's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2022?: In 2022, Oman's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) was 4.38, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Oman's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Oman's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) fell 36.3% from 2020 to 2022.
How does Oman's Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) compare to the world average?: The global average for Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) in 2022 was 4.24, so Oman is above the world average.
What is Government expenditure on education, total (% of GDP) and how is it measured?: General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.