GDP per capita (Feenstra et) in Oman
Oman: GDP per capita was 43,672 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
43,672 international-$ in 2021 prices
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
39th
of 184 countries
All-time high
76,622 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2008
All-time low
7,539 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 1973
Years of data
53
1971–2023
GDP per capita in Oman, 1971–2023
Source: Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
In 2023, gdp per capita in Oman stood at 43,672 international-$ in 2021 prices.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Oman peaked at 76,622 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2008 and was at its lowest, 7,539 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1973.
That places Oman 39th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita in Oman, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8,498 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1972 | 9,028 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 1973 | 7,539 international-$ in 2021 prices | -16.5% |
| 1974 | 9,319 international-$ in 2021 prices | +23.6% |
| 1975 | 11,516 international-$ in 2021 prices | +23.6% |
| 1976 | 13,107 international-$ in 2021 prices | +13.8% |
| 1977 | 14,679 international-$ in 2021 prices | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 16,006 international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 16,429 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 16,974 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 18,819 international-$ in 2021 prices | +10.9% |
| 1982 | 18,698 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 19,647 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 20,583 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 20,896 international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 15,170 international-$ in 2021 prices | -27.4% |
| 1987 | 15,695 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 12,125 international-$ in 2021 prices | -22.7% |
| 1989 | 14,020 international-$ in 2021 prices | +15.6% |
| 1990 | 15,636 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.5% |
| 1991 | 13,739 international-$ in 2021 prices | -12.1% |
| 1992 | 14,923 international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.6% |
| 1993 | 13,869 international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 13,453 international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 15,731 international-$ in 2021 prices | +16.9% |
| 1996 | 17,584 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.8% |
| 1997 | 18,594 international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 17,408 international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 19,919 international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.4% |
| 2000 | 23,871 international-$ in 2021 prices | +19.8% |
| 2001 | 26,530 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 26,552 international-$ in 2021 prices | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 31,745 international-$ in 2021 prices | +19.6% |
| 2004 | 38,688 international-$ in 2021 prices | +21.9% |
| 2005 | 43,186 international-$ in 2021 prices | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 54,547 international-$ in 2021 prices | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 62,380 international-$ in 2021 prices | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 76,622 international-$ in 2021 prices | +22.8% |
| 2009 | 70,555 international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 69,782 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 71,493 international-$ in 2021 prices | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 66,792 international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 63,545 international-$ in 2021 prices | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 57,120 international-$ in 2021 prices | -10.1% |
| 2015 | 46,302 international-$ in 2021 prices | -18.9% |
| 2016 | 43,032 international-$ in 2021 prices | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 41,488 international-$ in 2021 prices | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 43,204 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 42,956 international-$ in 2021 prices | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 40,696 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 44,698 international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.8% |
| 2022 | 46,165 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 43,672 international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.4% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 43,672 international-$ in 2021 prices is below the median for high income countries, which is 45,556 international-$ in 2021 prices, 96% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Oman's 43,672 international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 14,580 international-$ in 2021 prices, 3.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,791 international-$ in 2021 prices | 7,539 international-$ in 2021 prices | 16,429 international-$ in 2021 prices | 9 |
| 1980s | 17,263 international-$ in 2021 prices | 12,125 international-$ in 2021 prices | 20,896 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,086 international-$ in 2021 prices | 13,453 international-$ in 2021 prices | 19,919 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 45,468 international-$ in 2021 prices | 23,871 international-$ in 2021 prices | 76,622 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 54,572 international-$ in 2021 prices | 41,488 international-$ in 2021 prices | 71,493 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,808 international-$ in 2021 prices | 40,696 international-$ in 2021 prices | 46,165 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 36 Czechia 44,763 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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More economy & growth data for Oman
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.93 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 178.8 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -2.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0065 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 130.56 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0051 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Oman?
- Gdp per capita in Oman was 43,672 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 76,622 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2008.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,539 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1973.
- How does Oman rank for gdp per capita?
- Oman ranks 39th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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