Oman GDP Per Capita (2026)
Oman has a Gulf economy traditionally supported by oil and natural gas while increasingly developing logistics, tourism, manufacturing, fisheries, mining, and other non-oil industries. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic output compares with the country’s population. Explore Oman’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, diversification patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$21,645
Est. in USD
World Rank
#57
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+8.2%
+$1,649
Asia Rank
#13
Out of 49 countries
1. Oman GDP Per Capita in 2026
Oman’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident, with energy remaining an important contributor alongside services, transport, manufacturing, and emerging non-oil sectors. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that makes comparisons with larger and smaller economies more meaningful. It also helps track the impact of economic diversification on output per person.
2. Oman GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Oman GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,645 | +8.2% |
| 2025 | $19,996 | -2.6% |
| 2024 | $20,529 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | $20,553 | -7.7% |
| 2022 | $22,265 | +14.4% |
| 2021 | $19,459 | +14.0% |
| 2020 | $17,076 | -10.5% |
| 2019 | $19,069 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | $19,885 | +12.1% |
| 2017 | $17,732 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | $17,020 | -10.1% |
| 2015 | $18,925 | -18.5% |
| 2014 | $23,220 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | $23,328 | -3.3% |
| 2012 | $24,129 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | $23,519 | +8.5% |
| 2010 | $21,678 | +12.7% |
| 2009 | $19,236 | -23.2% |
| 2008 | $25,061 | +41.5% |
| 2007 | $17,716 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | $15,946 | +17.6% |
| 2005 | $13,563 | +22.8% |
| 2004 | $11,043 | +12.8% |
| 2003 | $9,793 | +5.5% |
| 2002 | $9,285 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | $9,088 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | $9,266 | +22.6% |
| 1999 | $7,555 | +9.2% |
| 1998 | $6,921 | -13.3% |
| 1997 | $7,984 | +1.5% |
| 1996 | $7,869 | +8.0% |
| 1995 | $7,285 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | $7,011 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | $6,995 | -3.0% |
| 1992 | $7,213 | +6.0% |
| 1991 | $6,806 | -6.4% |
| 1990 | $7,268 | +37.7% |
| 1989 | $5,279 | +5.6% |
| 1988 | $5,001 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | $5,145 | -1.3% |
| 1986 | $5,214 | -25.8% |
| 1985 | $7,026 | +11.1% |
| 1984 | $6,324 | +2.9% |
| 1983 | $6,148 | -2.7% |
| 1982 | $6,317 | +4.9% |
| 1981 | $6,020 | +12.4% |
| 1980 | $5,358 | — |
4. Oman GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+8.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+11.2%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+27.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+35.7%
(2006 to 2026)
Oman’s GDP per capita has been influenced by oil prices, hydrocarbon production, government investment, population trends, tourism, logistics, and the growth of non-energy industries. Energy-market cycles can create noticeable annual fluctuations, while diversification efforts may provide broader sources of economic activity. Historical data helps show how output per resident has changed across these different phases.
5. Oman GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Oman
$21,645
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Oman’s GDP per capita is approximately
13.1%
above the
Asia average
and
14.0%
below the world average.
6. Oman GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Japan | $35,703 |
| #11 | Kuwait | $33,164 |
| #12 | Bahrain | $29,569 |
| #13 | Oman | $21,645 |
| #14 | Maldives | $19,464 |
| #15 | Turkey | $19,018 |
| #16 | Kazakhstan | $17,503 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Oman
Oman GDP (Nominal)
$117.2 Billion
(2026)
Oman GDP Per Capita
$21,645
(2026)
Oman’s total GDP measures the complete value of economic activity produced nationwide, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Total GDP highlights the overall scale of Oman’s economy and its energy sector, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer view of production generated for each resident. Both indicators together offer a more balanced economic assessment.
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8. Oman GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $21,456 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | $21,789 | +1.6% |
| 2029 | $22,343 | +2.5% |
| 2030 | $22,888 | +2.4% |
Oman GDP per capita is projected to reach $22,888 by 2030, representing a 5.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Oman GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Oman GDP per capita is estimated at $21,645 in 2026.
It ranks #57 globally and #13 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 8.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 11.2%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 27.2%.
It is approximately 13.1% above the Asia average.
It is approximately 14.0% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $22,888 by 2030, 5.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Oman GDP Per Capita FAQs
Oman GDP per capita is estimated at $21,645 in 2026.
Oman ranks #57 globally and #13 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 8.2% compared with 2025.
Oman GDP per capita was approximately $18,925 in 2015.
Oman GDP per capita is approximately 13.1% above the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.