Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita in Oman
Oman: Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita was 11.4% in 2017. ▼ Falling
Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita in Oman, 1991–2017
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2017, share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Oman stood at 11.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.1% on the previous year and up 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Oman peaked at 24.2% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 9.8%, in 2009.
That places Oman 71st out of 97 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita in Oman, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 24.2% | — |
| 1994 | 21.4% | -11.6% |
| 1999 | 15.8% | -26.2% |
| 2009 | 9.8% | -38.0% |
| 2014 | 14.1% | +43.9% |
| 2017 | 11.4% | -19.1% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 11.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.8%, 3.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Oman's 11.4% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12.0%, 95% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.5% | 15.8% | 24.2% | 3 |
| 2000s | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.8% | 11.4% | 14.1% | 2 |
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 children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Oman?
- Share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Oman was 11.4% in 2017, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 24.2% in 1991.
- What is the lowest share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.8% in 2009.
- How does Oman rank for share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita?
- Oman ranks 71st out of 97 countries with data for 2017.
- Is share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The share of children who are stunted – significantly shorter than the average for their age. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.