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Sultanate of Oman
- Bond: OMAN 4.75 26
- Indicative Yield-to-Maturity (YTM): 4.502%
- Credit Rating : Baa3 / BBB- / BB+
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Country Overview
AS OF 08 Jul 2025- Oil-dependent economy with diversification efforts: While oil and gas remain the primary drivers of Oman’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP and government revenue, the country is actively pursuing economic diversification through its “Vision 2040” plan. This aims to boost non-oil sectors like manufacturing, tourism, logistics, agriculture, and fisheries.
- Positive growth driven by non-oil sectors: Oman’s GDP has shown growth in recent periods, largely propelled by the expansion of non-oil activities, including manufacturing, services, and construction, even amidst OPEC+ oil production cuts. Natural gas production is also a growing contributor.
- Fiscal reforms and debt reduction: The Omani government has implemented significant fiscal reforms, including a VAT and subsidy reductions, which have helped shift fiscal and external balances into surpluses since 2022. This prudent management has substantially reduced public debt, improving the country’s financial stability and investor confidence.
Our View
AS OF 09 Nov 2025Oman possesses a developing, hydrocarbon-reliant economy, ranking as the 73rd largest globally by nominal GDP as of 2024, estimated at around USD 107 billion. Its economic foundation is primarily built upon its oil and gas reserves, which historically accounted for a significant portion of its GDP and export earnings, though diversification efforts are underway. While still dominant, the government has been actively promoting non-oil sectors like tourism, logistics, manufacturing, and mining through its Oman Vision 2040 initiative to reduce economic reliance on hydrocarbons. The country benefits from its strategic location at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, facilitating trade. It maintains strong economic ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and Asian economies. Oman’s economic outlook for 2025 is shaped by global energy prices, the success of its diversification programs, and regional stability.
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