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Oman
Oman places highest on Cereal Yield (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP) (bottom 3%).
Oman in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
5,049,269
people
since 1950
Land area
309,500
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
36,143
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
80.03
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.858
HDI, 0–1
since 2000
Unemployment
3.251
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Oman
Key facts about Oman
- Capital
- Muscat
- Official language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Omani rial (OMR)
- ISO code
- OMN · OM
- Domain · dialling
- .om · +968
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Oman’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
43rdof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
35thof 147
From 2 of 3 key statistics
69thof 200
From 3 of 4 key statistics
76thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint76thof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
70thof 171
From 2 of 4 key statistics
82ndof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint78thof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
90thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
83rdof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
92ndof 176
From 3 of 4 key statistics
126thof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
137thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
176thof 183
From 2 of 4 key statistics
175thof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
No standing — Oman holds too few of this subject’s key statistics to be placed on it.
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Oman’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Oman in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Oman stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Oman sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Oman does best8
In the top third of all countries measured. 8 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1stCereal Yieldtop 1%
Position · derived 1st of 179 · 29,147 · 2023
world median 3,072 (better) · ▲ 2 pts since 2013
- 1stDeaths in Organized Violencetop 35%
Position · derived 59th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2025
world median 0
- 3rdFood Production Indextop 1%
Position · derived 3rd of 195 · 170.06 · 2022
world median 106.08 (better) · ▲ 60 pts since 2012
- 4thCrop Production Indextop 2%
Position · derived 4th of 195 · 161.69 · 2022
world median 106.23 (better) · ▲ 76 pts since 2012
- 4th
Position · derived 4th of 194 · 186.57 · 2022
world median 107.06 (better) · ▲ 9 pts since 2012
- 5thGlobal Violent Deathstop 3%
Position · derived 202nd of 206 · 1 = worst · 0.29 · 2021
world median 4.02 (better) · ▲ 14 pts since 2011
- 8th
- 8thVulnerable Employmenttop 4%
Position · derived 175th of 182 · 1 = worst · 3.813 · 2025
world median 28.67 (better)
Where Oman struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 3 are within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 5thAdjusted Net Savingsbottom 3%
Position · derived 114th of 118 · -10.32 · 2021
world median 8.389 (worse) · ▼ 11 pts since 2011
- 10thCO₂ Emissions per Capitabottom 4%
Position · derived 10th of 210 · 1 = worst · 15.65 · 2024
world median 3.21 (worse) · ▼ 2 pts since 2014
- 10thWomen, Business and the Lawbottom 4%
Position · derived 181st of 190 · 46.25 · 2024
world median 81.25 (worse)
- Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 3%
Not ranked by the publisher · 9.459 · 2024
world median 2.738 (worse)
- Women's Political Empowerment Indexbottom 6%
Position · derived 165th of 176 · 0.357 · 2025
world median 0.772 (worse)
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Oman can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
68th
of 171 · 2000
50th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 24 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
60th
of 173 · 2012
54th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
57th
of 138 · 2004
57th
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 20 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
79th
of 132 · 2022
69th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
79th
of 140 · 1995
100th
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
48th
of 172 · 2020
61st
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Oman has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
Nothing further moved meaningfully in this direction.
Losing ground
Where Oman has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Government Funding per Primary Student-53 pts since 2016
- GDP Growth-47 pts since 2015
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary-30 pts since 2014
05In context
Oman and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across Western Asia
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Oman
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions24
Agriculture Orientation Index67th of 132position · derived0.3Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
bottom 48% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Oman 0.3 · world median 0.305 (worse)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 21%0.435CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 21% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Oman 0.435 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Civic Space Ratings167th of 198position · derived19.46Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 16% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Oman 19.46 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)76th of 192rank0.436ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
top 39% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Oman 0.436 · world median 0.387 (better)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 14%100Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 14% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Oman 100 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption72nd of 211position · derived0.503Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 34% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Oman 0.503 · world median -0.197 (better)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index54th of 181rank52CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
top 30% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Oman 52 · world median 39 (better)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index61st of 195rank56.29AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 31% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Oman 56.29 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness74th of 209position · derived0.38Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 35% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Oman 0.38 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Government Funding per Primary Student38th of 68position · derived17.02Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)2022
bottom 45% of 68 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government funding per primary student (% of GDP per capita)
Oman 17.02 · world median 17.81 (worse)
Best in the world 34.57 (South Korea)
▼ -53 percentile points since 2016
GovTech Maturity Index42nd of 196position · derived0.854GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 21% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Oman 0.854 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index113th of 175position · derived0.435Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
bottom 36% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Oman 0.435 · world median 0.676 (worse)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index124th of 176position · derived0.14Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 30% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Oman 0.14 · world median 0.353 (worse)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory8th of 168rank84ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 4% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Oman 84 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▲ +39 percentile points since 2016
Political Corruption Index128th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.253Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
top 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Oman 0.253 · world median 0.518 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Public Sector Wage Bill82nd of 168position · derived8.09Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
top 49% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Oman 8.09 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality45th of 209position · derived0.693Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 21% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Oman 0.693 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Rule of Law75th of 211position · derived0.502Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 35% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Oman 0.502 · world median -0.102 (better)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators137th of 188position · derived59.22SPI overall score (0–100)2024
bottom 27% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Oman 59.22 · world median 69.3 (worse)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2016
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index147th of 176position · derived0.175Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 17% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Oman 0.175 · world median 0.497 (worse)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability159th of 206position · derived-1.109Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 23% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Oman -1.109 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
No real change since 2015
Women, Business and the Law181st of 190position · derived46.25WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
bottom 4% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Oman 46.25 · world median 81.25 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Economy & Innovation23
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution77th of 139position · derived69.54Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
bottom 45% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Oman 69.54 · world median 72.83 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▼ -28 percentile points since 2011
Adjusted Net Savings114th of 118position · derived-10.32Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
bottom 3% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Oman -10.32 · world median 8.389 (worse)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)113th of 158position · derived2.808Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 29% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Oman 2.808 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Container Port Traffic36th of 103position · derived4,246,786Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
top 34% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Oman 4,246,786 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index4th of 195position · derived161.69Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 2% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Oman 161.69 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▲ +76 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports121st of 170position · derived12.85Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 29% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Oman 12.85 · world median 25.42 (worse)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index100th of 145rank-0.546ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
bottom 31% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Oman -0.546 · world median 0.131 (worse)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2014
Food Production Index3rd of 195position · derived170.06Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 1% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Oman 170.06 · world median 106.08 (better)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▲ +60 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 7%12.49FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 7% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Oman 12.49 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▲ +91 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth125th of 186position · derived2.398GDP growth (annual %)2025
bottom 33% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Oman 2.398 · world median 3.396 (worse)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▼ -47 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)54th of 185position · derived36,143GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 29% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Oman 36,143 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Global Innovation Index69th of 139rank28.65GII score (0–100)2025
top 49% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Oman 28.65 · world median 28.52 (better)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2022
Gross Savings (% of GDP)43rd of 146position · derived27.71Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
top 29% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Oman 27.71 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2014
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)6th of 158position · derived52.74Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
top 3% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Oman 52.74 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
No real change since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index42nd of 175rank126.49LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 25% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Oman 126.49 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2016
Livestock Production Index4th of 194position · derived186.57Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 2% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Oman 186.57 · world median 107.06 (better)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index43rd of 139rank3.3LPI score (1–5)2023
top 33% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Oman 3.3 · world median 2.9 (better)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)82nd of 132position · derived9.381Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
bottom 38% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Oman 9.381 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2015
Research and Development Spending57th of 84position · derived0.375Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)2023
bottom 33% of 84 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)
Oman 0.375 · world median 0.814 (worse)
Best in the world 6.346 (Israel)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2013
Researchers per Million Inhabitants70th of 145position · derived739.41Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
top 48% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Oman 739.41 · world median 701.95 (better)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productsbottom 39%2.14Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
bottom 39% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Oman 2.14 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2012
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)12th of 180position · derived29.21Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 6% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Oman 29.21 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2011
World Energy Trilemma Index44th of 99rank65Trilemma score (0–100)2023
top 46% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Oman 65 · world median 63.8 (better)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour14
Average Weekly Hours Worked32nd of 182position · derived44.06Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
top 17% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Oman 44.06 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Agriculture124th of 182position · derived5.948Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
bottom 32% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Oman 5.948 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Industry1st of 182position · derived39.44Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
top 1% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Oman 39.44 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Services106th of 182position · derived54.62Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
bottom 42% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Oman 54.62 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio33rd of 182position · derived66.15Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 18% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Oman 66.15 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2015
Female Labour Force Participation Rate165th of 182position · derived29.96Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
bottom 9% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Oman 29.96 · world median 53.36 (worse)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Person Employed54th of 168position · derived72,192GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
top 32% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Oman 72,192 · world median 47,384 (better)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate33rd of 182position · derived68.38Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 18% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Oman 68.38 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked67th of 182position · derived31.6Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
top 36% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Oman 31.6 · world median 22.16 (better)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate178th of 182position · derived4.962Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
bottom 2% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Oman 4.962 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate134th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst3.251Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
top 27% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Oman 3.251 · world median 5.084 (better)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Vulnerable Employment175th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst3.813Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
top 4% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Oman 3.813 · world median 28.67 (better)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Youth Unemployment Rate83rd of 182position · derived · 1 = worst13.88Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
bottom 45% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Oman 13.88 · world median 12.83 (worse)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge16
Academic Freedom Index140th of 176position · derived0.215Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
bottom 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Oman 0.215 · world median 0.619 (worse)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate55th of 172position · derived97.34Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
top 32% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Oman 97.34 · world median 93.99 (better)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling97th of 195position · derived13.44Expected years of schooling2023
top 49% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Oman 13.44 · world median 13.34 (better)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2013
Female Share of Researcherstop 36%42.73Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
top 36% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Oman 42.73 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores77th of 172position · derived423.51Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 44% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Oman 423.51 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +37 percentile points since 2010
Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary48th of 75position · derived2.69Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 37% of 76 countries measured · 76 share 75 positions
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)
Oman 2.69 · world median 5.494 (worse)
Best in the world 87.12 (San Marino)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Learning Poverty58th of 125position · derived · 1 = worst40.6110-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
bottom 46% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Oman 40.61 · world median 34.02 (worse)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School68th of 172position · derived8.645Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 39% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Oman 8.645 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +28 percentile points since 2010
Mean Years of Schooling44th of 193position · derived11.89Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
top 22% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Oman 11.89 · world median 9.933 (better)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▲ +26 percentile points since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary48th of 121position · derived · 1 = worst5.756Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
bottom 39% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Oman 5.756 · world median 3.691 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▼ -30 percentile points since 2014
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarytop 22%13.78Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
top 22% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Oman 13.78 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate85th of 120position · derived41.96Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
bottom 29% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Oman 41.96 · world median 65.93 (worse)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2014
School Life Expectancy60th of 77position · derived13.02School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
bottom 22% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
Oman 13.02 · world median 14.59 (worse)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
▼ -22 percentile points since 2015
Secondary School Enrolment50th of 109position · derived95.12Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
top 45% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Oman 95.12 · world median 93.19 (better)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
▼ -14 percentile points since 2015
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio56th of 95position · derived42.23Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 41% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Oman 42.23 · world median 52.77 (worse)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Youth Literacy Ratetop 24%99.6615–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
top 24% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Oman 99.66 · world median 98.22 (better)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing15
Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff47th of 86position · derived98.6Births attended by skilled health staff (%)2019
bottom 45% of 86 countries measured
UNICEF · Births attended by skilled health staff (%)
Oman 98.6 · world median 98.8 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (11 countries tied)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2009
Dietary Energy Supply76th of 155position · derived3,008Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
top 49% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Oman 3,008 · world median 2,982 (better)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months115th of 136position · derived23.2Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
bottom 16% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Oman 23.2 · world median 40.74 (worse)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index57th of 172rank0.222GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 33% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Oman 0.222 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Global Violent Deaths202nd of 206position · derived · 1 = worst0.29Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 3% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Oman 0.29 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index64th of 172position · derived0.608HCI score (0–1)2020
top 37% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Oman 0.608 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +29 percentile points since 2010
Human Development Index50th of 193rank0.858HDI score (0–1)2023
top 26% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Oman 0.858 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
No real change since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate125th of 200position · derived · 1 = worst8.294Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 38% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Oman 8.294 · world median 12.26 (better)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Life Expectancy at Age 6561st of 222position · derived18.53Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
top 27% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Oman 18.53 · world median 16.39 (better)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth52nd of 222position · derived80.03Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
top 23% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Oman 80.03 · world median 74.63 (better)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio141st of 195position · derived · 1 = worst12.55Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 28% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Oman 12.55 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare71st of 178position · derived3.21Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
top 39% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Oman 3.21 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Undernourishment76th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst5.9Population undernourished (%)2023
bottom 46% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Oman 5.9 · world median 5.2 (worse)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five94th of 162position · derived · 1 = worst11.4Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
top 42% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Oman 11.4 · world median 13.8 (better)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate121st of 200position · derived · 1 = worst10.28Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 40% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Oman 10.28 · world median 14.54 (better)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
Development & Human Capital7
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Oman 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield1st of 179position · derived29,147Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
top 1% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Oman 29,147 · world median 3,072 (better)
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage122nd of 143position · derived · 1 = worst4Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 15% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Oman 4 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality112th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst12.27Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 34% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Oman 12.27 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index126th of 184position · derived0.945Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
bottom 31% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Oman 0.945 · world median 0.971 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No real change since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index51st of 169position · derived0.75IHDI (0–1)2023
top 30% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Oman 0.75 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI114th of 156position · derived0.581PHDI (0–1)2023
bottom 27% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Oman 0.581 · world median 0.678 (worse)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability23
Agricultural Emissions133rd of 193position · derived2,351Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
bottom 33% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Oman 2,351 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Agricultural Irrigated Land41st of 121position · derived7.277Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)2023
top 33% of 121 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Irrigated share of agricultural land (%)
Oman 7.277 · world median 3.66
Highest 89.04 (Bangladesh)
No earlier reading to compare
Agricultural Land194th of 209position · derived4.755Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
bottom 7% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Oman 4.755 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person180th of 206position · derived0.017Arable land (hectares per person)2023
bottom 13% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Oman 0.017 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity72nd of 193position · derived · 1 = worst542.87Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
bottom 37% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Oman 542.87 · world median 468.81 (worse)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)95th of 190rank0.45ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
bottom 49% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Oman 0.45 · world median 0.45 (worse)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita10th of 210position · derived · 1 = worst15.65Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 4% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Oman 15.65 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
Ecological Footprint17th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst4.945Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
bottom 13% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Oman 4.945 · world median 2.296 (worse)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 3%9.459Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
bottom 3% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Oman 9.459 · world median 2.738 (worse)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
No real change since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare20th of 188position · derived301.46Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 10% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Oman 301.46 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area208th of 210position · derived0.008Forest area (% of land area)2023
bottom 2% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Oman 0.008 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster104th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst1,600New displacements by disaster (people)2024
top 35% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Oman 1,600 · world median 4,750 (better)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2017
Land Under Cereal Production153rd of 179position · derived7,724Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
bottom 15% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Oman 7,724 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density80th of 188position · derived0.62Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
top 43% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Oman 0.62 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation165th of 190position · derived4.888Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 15% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Oman 4.888 · world median 35.66 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index81st of 190rank49.31ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
top 42% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Oman 49.31 · world median 47.44 (better)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area139th of 150position · derived0.02Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 10% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Oman 0.02 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita161st of 181position · derived295.97Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
bottom 11% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Oman 295.97 · world median 2,528 (worse)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation164th of 190position · derived4.888Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 15% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Oman 4.888 · world median 31.14 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress14th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst116.71Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
bottom 7% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Oman 116.71 · world median 10 (worse)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
No real change since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector48th of 171position · derived80.78Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
top 27% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Oman 80.78 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationbottom 45%4.888Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 45% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Oman 4.888 · world median 5.769 (worse)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index65th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst7.84WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 33% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Oman 7.84 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality2
Sex Ratio at Birthbottom 33%104.3Male births per 100 female births2023
bottom 33% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Oman 104.3 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
No real change since 2013
Women's Political Empowerment Index165th of 176position · derived0.357Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
bottom 6% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Oman 0.357 · world median 0.772 (worse)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index153rd of 176position · derived0.073Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 13% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Oman 0.073 · world median 0.339 (worse)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index125th of 176position · derived0.174Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 29% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Oman 0.174 · world median 0.321 (worse)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index156th of 176position · derived0.151Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
bottom 11% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Oman 0.151 · world median 0.693 (worse)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media141st of 176position · derived-1.022Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 20% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Oman -1.022 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns129th of 176position · derived-0.484Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 27% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Oman -0.484 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Military Dimension Indexbottom 49%0.1Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
bottom 49% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Oman 0.1 · world median 0.1
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▲ +16 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index138th of 176position · derived0.12Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 21% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Oman 0.12 · world median 0.298 (worse)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index98th of 176position · derived0.715Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 45% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Oman 0.715 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence59th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
top 35% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Oman 0 · world median 0
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index11th of 149rank · 1 = worst207.26GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
bottom 7% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Oman 207.26 · world median 100.66 (worse)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index159th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst2.3INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
top 16% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Oman 2.3 · world median 3.7 (better)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
▲ +11 percentile points since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence76th of 211position · derived0.595Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 36% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Oman 0.595 · world median 0.171 (better)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
No real change since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors155th of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-2.536Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
top 9% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Oman -2.536 · world median -0.661 (better)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Originbottom 29%133Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
bottom 29% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Oman 133 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumbottom 35%414Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
bottom 35% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Oman 414 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumbottom 24%289Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
bottom 24% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Oman 289 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
No real change since 2015
Mobility & Trade2
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiotop 23%88.6Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
top 23% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Oman 88.6 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2012
Net Migration Ratetop 1%30.95Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
top 1% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Oman 30.95 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Energy5
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)bottom 44%0Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
bottom 44% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Oman 0 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
No real change since 2014
Nuclear Share of Electricity Generationbottom 41%0Nuclear (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 41% of 183 countries measured
Ember · Nuclear (% of electricity generated)
Oman 0 · world median 0
Highest 67.4 (France)
No real change since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 4%294.47Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 4% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Oman 294.47 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
No real change since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scorebottom 21%22.31Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
bottom 21% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Oman 22.31 · world median 48.23 (worse)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 48%35.35Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 48% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Oman 35.35 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▲ +27 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership13th of 140position · derived98.18Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 9% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Oman 98.18 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership25th of 140position · derived89.13Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 17% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Oman 89.13 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratetop 41%16.85Births per 1,000 population2023
top 41% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Oman 16.85 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Crude Death Ratebottom 1%1.901Deaths per 1,000 population2023
bottom 1% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Oman 1.901 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Median Age of the Populationbottom 45%29.27Median age (years)2023
bottom 45% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Oman 29.27 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overbottom 7%2.66Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
bottom 7% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Oman 2.66 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
No real change since 2013
Population Densitybottom 10%16.31People per square kilometre of land2023
bottom 10% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Oman 16.31 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Population Growth Ratetop 1%4.591Population growth (% per year)2023
top 1% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Oman 4.591 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
No real change since 2013
Population Under Age 15top 44%25.23Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
top 44% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Oman 25.23 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationtop 1%163.7Males per 100 females2023
top 1% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Oman 163.7 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
No real change since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiobottom 7%38.67People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
bottom 7% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Oman 38.67 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Total Fertility Ratetop 35%2.525Live births per woman2023
top 35% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Oman 2.525 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
No real change since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Oman. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Children with Functional Difficulties
- Cost of Sending Remittances
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment
- Debt Service on External Debt
- Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)
- Fatal Occupational Injuries
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Female Share of Senior and Middle Management
- Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit
- Firms with a Female Top Manager
- Gender Social Norms Index
- General Government Consumption · last seen 2024
- Gini Index
- Global Multidimensional Poverty Index
- Global Report on Food Crises
- GNI per Capita (PPP) · last seen 2024
- Government Spending on Education · last seen 2022
- Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Household Consumption · last seen 2024
- ICT Goods Exports · last seen 2023
- ICT Services Exports · last seen 2023
- Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Income Share Held by Lowest 20%
- Income Share Held by Richest 10%
- INFORM Severity Index
- Informal Employment Rate
- Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person
- Net Official Development Assistance Received · last seen 2010
- Palma Ratio
- PISA Mathematics Performance
- PISA Reading Performance
- PISA Science Performance
- Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day
- Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Lines
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day
- Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day
- Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity
- Primary Completion Rate
- Prosperity Gap
- Public Sector Employment
- Short-Term Share of External Debt
- Social Institutions and Gender Index
- Societal Poverty Rate
- Trade (% of GDP) · last seen 2024
- Trade Union Density
- Upper Secondary Attainment · last seen 2022
- Upper Secondary Completion Rate
- Violent Discipline of Children
- Working Poverty Rate
- Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training · last seen 2022
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Oman: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/oman