Historical gov spending gdp in Oman
Oman: Historical gov spending gdp was 28.7 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
28.7
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
85th
of 151 countries
All-time high
44.61
in 2016
All-time low
25.59
in 2008
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Historical gov spending gdp in Oman, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for historical gov spending gdp in Oman is 28.7, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and down 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, historical gov spending gdp in Oman peaked at 44.61 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 25.59, in 2008.
Oman ranks 85th of 151 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Historical gov spending gdp in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 36.51 | — |
| 1991 | 37.45 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 40.14 | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 40.05 | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 39.75 | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 38.25 | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 33.48 | -12.5% |
| 1997 | 32.09 | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 36.13 | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 34.17 | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 31.22 | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 33.28 | +6.6% |
| 2002 | 34.14 | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 33.96 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 34.08 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 30.63 | -10.1% |
| 2006 | 30.06 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 30.72 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 25.59 | -16.7% |
| 2009 | 33.37 | +30.4% |
| 2010 | 30.59 | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 34.49 | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 38.63 | +12.0% |
| 2013 | 39.29 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 41.42 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 44.54 | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 44.61 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 39.43 | -11.6% |
| 2018 | 38.32 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 38.78 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 44.54 | +14.9% |
| 2021 | 36.49 | -18.1% |
| 2022 | 30.92 | -15.3% |
| 2023 | 27.47 | -11.1% |
| 2024 | 28.7 | +4.5% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 28.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 42.31, 68% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Oman's 28.7 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 28.88, 99% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.8 | 32.09 | 40.14 | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.7 | 25.59 | 34.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.01 | 30.59 | 44.61 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.62 | 27.47 | 44.54 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More economy & growth data for Oman
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 46.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is historical gov spending gdp in Oman?
- Historical gov spending gdp in Oman was 28.7 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest historical gov spending gdp recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 44.61 in 2016.
- What is the lowest historical gov spending gdp recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.59 in 2008.
- How does Oman rank for historical gov spending gdp?
- Oman ranks 85th out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
- Is historical gov spending gdp rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Historical gov spending gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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