Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Oman
Oman: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 9.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Oman, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Oman stood at 9.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Oman peaked at 10.5% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1969.
That places Oman 108th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Oman, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.6% | — |
| 1962 | 0.5% | -18.9% |
| 1963 | 0.5% | -6.1% |
| 1964 | 0.5% | -3.2% |
| 1965 | 0.4% | -2.2% |
| 1966 | 0.4% | -6.6% |
| 1967 | 0.3% | -37.6% |
| 1968 | 0.1% | -50.7% |
| 1969 | 0.1% | -21.3% |
| 1970 | 0.2% | +87.3% |
| 1971 | 0.2% | -14.6% |
| 1998 | 4.7% | +2833.3% |
| 1999 | 5.0% | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 6.2% | +24.6% |
| 2001 | 8.4% | +36.0% |
| 2002 | 8.6% | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 8.1% | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 8.0% | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 7.9% | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 10.1% | +27.8% |
| 2007 | 9.1% | -10.1% |
| 2008 | 9.6% | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 10.3% | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 10.0% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 10.5% | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 9.9% | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 9.4% | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 8.6% | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 8.9% | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 7.9% | -11.2% |
| 2017 | 8.5% | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 9.1% | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 8.0% | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 8.4% | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 9.4% | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 10.5% | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 9.3% | -11.1% |
| 2024 | 10.0% | +7.0% |
| 2025 | 9.4% | -6.2% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 9.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 99% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Oman's 9.4% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 99% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Oman changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +2833.3% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| 1970 | +87.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2 |
| 1990s | 4.8% | 4.7% | 5.0% | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.6% | 6.2% | 10.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.1% | 7.9% | 10.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.5% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Oman
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -142.78 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0013 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -27.03 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 12.47 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -0.6369 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.1164 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 2,360 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 4.77 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Oman?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Oman was 9.4% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 10.5% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1969.
- How does Oman rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Oman ranks 108th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.