Oman’s tourism consumption increased by 11.6 per cent to 1.18 billion Omani rials ($3.06bn) in 2025, up from about 1.08bn rials in 2024, pointing to stronger demand in the sector, official data showed.
The Sultanate’s direct tourism gross domestic product rose by 3.7pc to 1.14bn rials in 2025, compared with 1.09bn rials in the previous year, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information, carried by the Oman News Agency.
Oman’s tourism sector is becoming a key pillar of the country’s economic diversification agenda. Long associated with its cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and adventure tourism, the industry is now being positioned as a central component of Oman Vision 2040.
“The gross direct value added from tourism rose to 1.11bn rials, up from 1.06 billion rials a year earlier, reflecting a 4pc increase over the period,” ONA reported, adding that total tourism output climbed to 2.28bn rials by the end of 2025, compared with 2.12bn rials in 2024, a rise of 7.8pc.
As the Sultanate reduces its reliance on hydrocarbons, tourism is being developed into a sustainable growth sector with increasing appeal for investors.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, direct tourism GDP stood at 330 million rials, compared with 331m rials in the same quarter of 2024, while tourism’s contribution to GDP remained at 3pc.
At the sectoral level, accommodation services recorded the strongest growth among tourism activities, rising 17pc to 252.1m rials by the end of December.
Other services increased by 18pc to 197.9m rials, while restaurant services grew by 3.5pc to 198.9m rials, and transport services edged up by 1.1pc to 196.5m rials. In contrast, travel and booking agencies declined by 12.2pc to 242.7m rials.
At constant prices, direct tourism GDP rose by 5.7pc to 1.15bn rials by the end of 2025, compared with 1.09bn rials a year earlier, while gross value added from tourism increased by 6.5pc to 1.09bn rials.
“The report indicated that total tourism output at constant prices reached 2.17bn rials by the end of December 2025, marking a 5.5pc increase,” ONA reported, adding that total tourism consumption stood at 1.18bn rials, up 11.6pc compared with the same period in 2024.
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