Oman's tourism sector experienced a significant boost in 2025, with tourism consumption surging by 11.6 percent to 1.18 billion Omani rials ($3.06 billion), up from approximately 1.08 billion rials in 2024. This growth underscores strengthening demand in the sector, according to official data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information and reported by the Oman News Agency.
Key Economic Indicators
The Sultanate's direct tourism gross domestic product rose by 3.7 percent to 1.14 billion rials in 2025, compared with 1.09 billion rials in the previous year. This increase reflects the sector's steady contribution to Oman's economy as part of its diversification strategy under Oman Vision 2040.
Sectoral Performance
At the sectoral level, accommodation services recorded the strongest growth among tourism activities, rising 17 percent to 252.1 million rials by the end of December. Other services increased by 18 percent to 197.9 million rials, while restaurant services grew by 3.5 percent to 198.9 million rials. Transport services edged up by 1.1 percent to 196.5 million rials. In contrast, travel and booking agencies declined by 12.2 percent to 242.7 million rials.
Value Added and Output
The gross direct value added from tourism rose to 1.11 billion rials, up from 1.06 billion rials a year earlier, reflecting a 4 percent increase. Total tourism output climbed to 2.28 billion rials by the end of 2025, compared with 2.12 billion rials in 2024, a rise of 7.8 percent. At constant prices, direct tourism GDP rose by 5.7 percent to 1.15 billion rials, while gross value added from tourism increased by 6.5 percent to 1.09 billion rials.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
In the fourth quarter of 2025, direct tourism GDP stood at 330 million rials, compared with 331 million rials in the same quarter of 2024, while tourism's contribution to GDP remained at 3 percent. Total tourism consumption in the quarter reached 1.18 billion rials, up 11.6 percent year-on-year.
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, as the Sultanate reduces its reliance on hydrocarbons and develops tourism into a sustainable growth sector with increasing appeal for investors.
