Seafood and fish production in Oman
Oman: Seafood and fish production was 15,000 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
15,000 tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
26th
of 135 countries
All-time high
16,000 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
1,210 tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Seafood and fish production in Oman, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Oman recorded 15,000 tonnes for seafood and fish production in 2023.
That represents a change of up 150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, seafood and fish production in Oman peaked at 16,000 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,210 tonnes, in 1990.
That places Oman 26th out of 135 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Seafood and fish production in Oman, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,210 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 1,800 tonnes | +48.8% |
| 1992 | 2,140 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 1993 | 1,950 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 2,580 tonnes | +32.3% |
| 1995 | 2,940 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1996 | 5,040 tonnes | +71.4% |
| 1997 | 6,150 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1998 | 4,080 tonnes | -33.7% |
| 1999 | 7,480 tonnes | +83.3% |
| 2000 | 2,890 tonnes | -61.4% |
| 2001 | 5,670 tonnes | +96.2% |
| 2002 | 8,060 tonnes | +42.2% |
| 2003 | 11,410 tonnes | +41.6% |
| 2004 | 11,830 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 11,510 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2006 | 9,180 tonnes | -20.2% |
| 2007 | 10,790 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 9,210 tonnes | -14.6% |
| 2009 | 6,560 tonnes | -28.8% |
| 2010 | 10,000 tonnes | +52.4% |
| 2011 | 8,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2012 | 7,000 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 6,000 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 7,000 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 5,000 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2016 | 8,000 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 2017 | 10,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2018 | 16,000 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 2019 | 15,000 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 15,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 15,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 15,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 15,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 15,000 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,500 tonnes, 10.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,537 tonnes | 1,210 tonnes | 7,480 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,711 tonnes | 2,890 tonnes | 11,830 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,200 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | 16,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,000 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 15,000 tonnes | 4 |
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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)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is seafood and fish production in Oman?
- Seafood and fish production in Oman was 15,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest seafood and fish production recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 16,000 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest seafood and fish production recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,210 tonnes in 1990.
- How does Oman rank for seafood and fish production?
- Oman ranks 26th out of 135 countries with data for 2023.
- Is seafood and fish production rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Seafood and fish production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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