Computer, communications and other services in Oman
Oman: Computer, communications and other services was 17.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Computer, communications and other services in Oman, 1978–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of commercial service exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for computer, communications and other services in Oman is 17.6%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, computer, communications and other services in Oman peaked at 37.0% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1978.
Oman ranks 133rd of 198 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.
Computer, communications and other services in Oman, year by year
| Year | % of commercial service exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | -50.0% |
| 1991 | 0.0% | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 10.0% | — |
| 1997 | 19.7% | +97.0% |
| 1998 | 9.1% | -53.9% |
| 1999 | 7.2% | -21.0% |
| 2000 | 5.1% | -28.9% |
| 2001 | 3.4% | -32.6% |
| 2002 | 3.4% | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4.4% | +27.1% |
| 2004 | 4.6% | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 21.9% | +376.4% |
| 2006 | 20.8% | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 37.0% | +77.7% |
| 2008 | 28.3% | -23.4% |
| 2009 | 21.0% | -26.0% |
| 2010 | 19.6% | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 10.5% | -46.6% |
| 2012 | 10.3% | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 12.1% | +17.8% |
| 2014 | 12.0% | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 11.6% | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 11.1% | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 10.2% | -7.8% |
| 2018 | 10.7% | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 10.7% | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 24.6% | +130.4% |
| 2021 | 28.9% | +17.3% |
| 2022 | 19.5% | -32.5% |
| 2023 | 17.3% | -11.3% |
| 2024 | 17.6% | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.6% | 0.0% | 19.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.0% | 3.4% | 37.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.9% | 10.2% | 19.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.6% | 17.3% | 28.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 130 Lebanon 18.4% compare
- 131 South Sudan 18.4% compare
- 132 Montenegro 17.9% compare
- 134 Eritrea 16.6% compare
- 135 Saudi Arabia 16.1% compare
- 136 Uzbekistan 15.9% compare
More private sector data for Oman
- Merchandise trade 91.0% (2025)
- Food imports 13.9% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 53.2% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 44.50 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 3.3% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 13.8% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 55.28 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 10,060 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5043 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate -15.17 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is computer, communications and other services in Oman?
- Computer, communications and other services in Oman was 17.6% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest computer, communications and other services recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 37.0% in 2007.
- What is the lowest computer, communications and other services recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1978.
- How does Oman rank for computer, communications and other services?
- Oman ranks 133rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is computer, communications and other services rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Computer, communications and other services (% of commercial service exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Computer, communications and other services include such activities as international telecommunications, and postal and courier services; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; and personal, cultural, and recreational services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are commercial services provided by residents to non-residents.