Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Oman
Oman: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 2.66 million arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Oman, 1995–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
Oman recorded 2.66 million arrivals for arrivals of tourists from abroad in 2024.
The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 65.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Oman peaked at 2.85 million arrivals in 2023 and was at its lowest, 279,000 arrivals, in 1995.
That places Oman 67th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 386,200 arrivals | 279,000 arrivals | 503,000 arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.05 million arrivals | 571,000 arrivals | 1.52 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.81 million arrivals | 1.02 million arrivals | 2.50 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.74 million arrivals | 464,000 arrivals | 2.85 million arrivals | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
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- 69 Qatar 2.56 million arrivals compare
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More reference data data for Oman
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5516 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0377 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.12 °C (2026)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2076 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Consumer price index 121.27 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5416 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Annual precipitation 27.07 millimeters (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Oman?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Oman was 2.66 million arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 2.85 million arrivals in 2023.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 279,000 arrivals in 1995.
- How does Oman rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Oman ranks 67th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.