Capture fishery production in Oman
Oman: Capture fishery production was 727,006 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
727,006
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
26th
of 215 countries
All-time high
922,083
in 2021
All-time low
55,000
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Oman, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Oman recorded 727,006 for capture fishery production in 2024.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 244.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Oman peaked at 922,083 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 55,000, in 1960.
That places Oman 26th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capture fishery production in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 55,000 | — |
| 1961 | 55,000 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 60,000 | +9.1% |
| 1963 | 60,000 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 60,000 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 65,000 | +8.3% |
| 1966 | 70,000 | +7.7% |
| 1967 | 70,000 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 70,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 70,000 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 92,000 | +31.4% |
| 1971 | 114,000 | +23.9% |
| 1972 | 136,000 | +19.3% |
| 1973 | 158,000 | +16.2% |
| 1974 | 180,000 | +13.9% |
| 1975 | 198,850 | +10.5% |
| 1976 | 197,984 | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 175,000 | -11.6% |
| 1978 | 152,000 | -13.1% |
| 1979 | 129,000 | -15.1% |
| 1980 | 106,000 | -17.8% |
| 1981 | 83,650 | -21.1% |
| 1982 | 89,376 | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 108,766 | +21.7% |
| 1984 | 105,200 | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 101,180 | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 96,353 | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 136,140 | +41.3% |
| 1988 | 165,676 | +21.7% |
| 1989 | 119,224 | -28.0% |
| 1990 | 119,783 | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 116,454 | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 109,218 | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 105,772 | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 118,572 | +12.1% |
| 1995 | 139,861 | +18.0% |
| 1996 | 121,618 | -13.0% |
| 1997 | 118,995 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 106,171 | -10.8% |
| 1999 | 108,809 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 120,434 | +10.7% |
| 2001 | 129,929 | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 142,674 | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 138,482 | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 165,016 | +19.2% |
| 2005 | 157,326 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 147,668 | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 151,744 | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 151,910 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 158,551 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 163,927 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 158,566 | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 191,563 | +20.8% |
| 2013 | 206,169 | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 211,037 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 257,022 | +21.8% |
| 2016 | 279,588 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 347,539 | +24.3% |
| 2018 | 554,558 | +59.6% |
| 2019 | 579,186 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 793,419 | +37.0% |
| 2021 | 922,083 | +16.2% |
| 2022 | 748,357 | -18.8% |
| 2023 | 706,601 | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 727,006 | +2.9% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 727,006 is above the median for high income countries, which is 15,100, 48.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Oman's 727,006 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33,099, 22.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 63,500 | 55,000 | 70,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 153,283 | 92,000 | 198,850 | 10 |
| 1980s | 111,156 | 83,650 | 165,676 | 10 |
| 1990s | 116,525 | 105,772 | 139,861 | 10 |
| 2000s | 146,373 | 120,434 | 165,016 | 10 |
| 2010s | 294,916 | 158,566 | 579,186 | 10 |
| 2020s | 779,493 | 706,601 | 922,083 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More agriculture & rural data for Oman
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0214 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0935 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.267 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Oman?
- Capture fishery production in Oman was 727,006 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 922,083 in 2021.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,000 in 1960.
- How does Oman rank for capture fishery production?
- Oman ranks 26th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 244.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Capture fishery production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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