Oman's Macroeconomic Analysis:
Nominal GDP of USD 108.7 billion in 2023.
Nominal GDP of USD 111.8 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 22,658 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 21,531 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 2.5% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 3.2% over the last decade.
Sector Analysis
In 2021, services accounted for 45% of overall GDP, manufacturing 10%, other industrial activity 43%, and agriculture 2%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 44% of GDP in 2020, government consumption 28%, fixed investment 21%, and net exports 7%.International trade
In 2018, manufactured products made up 16% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 75%, food 4%, ores and metals 5% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other categories accounting for 0% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 71% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 6%, food 15%, ores and metals 7% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other goods accounting for 1% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 66 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 35 billion.Main Economic Indicators
Economic growthThe economy recorded average annual growth of 2.7% in the decade to 2022. To read more about GDP growth in Oman, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy
Oman's fiscal deficit averaged 6.5% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment
The unemployment rate averaged 2.9% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Oman's unemployment click here.
Inflation
Inflation averaged 1.1% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Oman inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy
Oman's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 5.00%, up from 1.00% a decade earlier. See our Oman monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate
From end-2012 to end-2022 the rial stayed on the same level vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the rial, click here.
Economic situation in Oman
GDP expanded by 1.9% year on year in the first half of 2024 thanks to growth in gas production, construction, services and manufacturing; manufacturing activity in particular was boosted by the start-up of the Duqm refinery. In contrast, the oil sector shrank 4.0%, impacted by voluntary supply cuts from OPEC+. Turning to Q3, the downturn in the oil sector likely eased, as crude output contracted at a softer pace relative to Q2. In contrast, the non-oil sector appeared to lose momentum, as expansions in tourist activity plus gas imports and local output slowed sharply in the third quarter. Moreover, growth in refinery activity should have eased on a tougher base of comparison, as the Duqm refinery started production in mid-2023. Available signs for the final quarter of the year are largely discouraging, with both crude output and tourist arrivals tumbling in October.Oman Economic Forecasts
Projections out to 2034.46 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 18 expert analysts.
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