Share of GDP from agriculture in Oman

Oman: Share of GDP from agriculture was 2.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.8%
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
135th
of 203 countries
All-time high
74.2%
in 1961
All-time low
1.0%
in 2008
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Share of GDP from agriculture in Oman, 1961–2025

020406080196119932025

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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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

Indicator
Share of GDP from agriculture
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
203 places, 9,059 data points, 1960–2025
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This is measured as the value added from agriculture, forestry and fishing products as a share of gross domestic product (GDP).