Share of GDP from agriculture in Oman
Oman: Share of GDP from agriculture was 2.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of GDP from agriculture 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
The most recent figure for share of gdp from agriculture in Oman is 2.8%, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 62.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of gdp from agriculture in Oman peaked at 74.2% in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2008.
Oman ranks 135th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of GDP from agriculture in Oman, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 74.2% | — |
| 1962 | 61.2% | -17.6% |
| 1963 | 60.3% | -1.5% |
| 1964 | 60.2% | -0.2% |
| 1965 | 60.6% | +0.7% |
| 1966 | 58.7% | -3.2% |
| 1967 | 36.9% | -37.2% |
| 1968 | 19.2% | -47.9% |
| 1969 | 16.1% | -16.1% |
| 1970 | 15.5% | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 13.4% | -13.6% |
| 1972 | 12.1% | -10.1% |
| 1973 | 9.9% | -18.4% |
| 1974 | 3.2% | -67.2% |
| 1975 | 2.8% | -13.8% |
| 1976 | 2.1% | -25.8% |
| 1977 | 2.5% | +23.0% |
| 1978 | 3.2% | +27.4% |
| 1979 | 3.1% | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 2.5% | -18.5% |
| 1981 | 2.5% | -2.7% |
| 1982 | 2.5% | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 2.9% | +16.0% |
| 1984 | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 2.8% | -5.1% |
| 1986 | 3.4% | +23.7% |
| 1987 | 3.5% | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 3.8% | +9.2% |
| 1989 | 3.2% | -15.2% |
| 1990 | 2.3% | -30.1% |
| 1991 | 2.3% | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 2.1% | -11.3% |
| 1993 | 2.1% | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 2.2% | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 2.4% | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 2.2% | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 2.3% | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 2.8% | +21.7% |
| 1999 | 2.6% | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 2.0% | -23.9% |
| 2001 | 2.0% | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 2.0% | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 1.9% | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 1.7% | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | -16.3% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | -13.4% |
| 2007 | 1.2% | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 1.0% | -18.9% |
| 2009 | 1.3% | +32.3% |
| 2010 | 1.2% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 1.1% | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 1.1% | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | +55.5% |
| 2016 | 2.0% | +14.8% |
| 2017 | 2.0% | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 2.0% | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 2.5% | +23.8% |
| 2021 | 2.4% | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 2.1% | -11.9% |
| 2023 | 2.4% | +14.6% |
| 2024 | 2.6% | +7.8% |
| 2025 | 2.8% | +7.9% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 2.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.5%, 1.8× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Oman's 2.8% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.4%, 82% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 49.7% | 16.1% | 74.2% | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.8% | 2.1% | 15.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.0% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More agriculture & rural data for Oman
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0281 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 560.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2052 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
- Rural population 20.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of gdp from agriculture in Oman?
- Share of gdp from agriculture in Oman was 2.8% 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 gdp from agriculture recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 74.2% in 1961.
- What is the lowest share of gdp from agriculture recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2008.
- How does Oman rank for share of gdp from agriculture?
- Oman ranks 135th out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of gdp from agriculture rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.4%. 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 GDP from agriculture. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is measured as the value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing products as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).