Saturday 25 / April / 2026
Muscat: The tourism sector in Oman continued its upward trajectory in 2025, recording steady growth across key economic indicators, according to data released by the National Center for Statistics and Information.
The sector’s direct contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices reached approximately OMR 1.135 billion by the end of December 2025, marking a 3.7 percent increase compared to OMR 1.095 billion in 2024.
Similarly, the total direct value added of tourism rose to about OMR 1.107 billion, up 4 percent from OMR 1.065 billion recorded during the same period last year.
Tourism-related economic activity also showed notable expansion. Total tourism output climbed to OMR 2.284 billion, reflecting a 7.8 percent growth, while total tourism consumption reached OMR 1.177 billion, registering a strong 11.6 percent increase compared to 2024.
The figures were published in a report issued by the National Center for Statistics and Information, which tracks the contribution of tourism to GDP at both current and constant prices. The report highlighted improvements across several tourism-linked activities and an overall strengthening of the sector’s economic performance.
At the quarterly level, tourism’s direct GDP contribution in the fourth quarter of 2025 stood at approximately OMR 330 million, compared to OMR 331 million in the corresponding quarter of 2024. The sector accounted for around 3 percent of GDP during the quarter.
A breakdown of economic activities at current prices showed that accommodation services recorded the highest growth, increasing by 17 percent to OMR 252.1 million. Other tourism-related services rose by 18 percent to OMR 197.9 million, while restaurant services grew by 3.5 percent to OMR 198.9 million. Transport services also registered a modest increase of 1.1 percent, reaching OMR 196.5 million.
In contrast, travel and booking agency services declined by 12.2 percent, totaling OMR 242.7 million by the end of 2025.
At constant prices, which reflect real growth adjusted for inflation, the tourism sector posted stronger gains. The direct tourism GDP rose to approximately OMR 1.155 billion, representing a 5.7 percent increase compared to 2024. Meanwhile, the total direct value added grew by 6.5 percent to reach about OMR 1.095 billion.
The report further indicated that total tourism production at constant prices reached around OMR 2.174 billion, an increase of 5.5 percent, while total tourism consumption rose by 4.4 percent to approximately OMR 1.079 billion.
These indicators underscore the continued recovery and expansion of Oman’s tourism sector, supported by growth in accommodation, services, and overall visitor spending, despite declines in some segments such as travel agencies.
