Stunting vs. GDP per capita in Oman

Oman: Stunting vs. GDP per capita was 11.4% in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
11.4%
Change on year
down 19.1%
World rank
71st
of 97 countries
All-time high
24.2%
in 1991
All-time low
9.8%
in 2009
Years of data
6
1991–2017

Stunting vs. GDP per capita in Oman, 1991–2017

05101520251991200420171991: 24.2 %1994: 21.4 %1999: 15.8 %2009: 9.8 %2014: 14.1 %2017: 11.4 %

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for stunting vs. gdp per capita in Oman is 11.4%, measured in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.1% on the previous year and up 16.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, stunting vs. gdp per capita in Oman peaked at 24.2% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 9.8%, in 2009.

That places Oman 71st out of 97 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 20.5% 15.8% 24.2% 3
2000s 9.8% 9.8% 9.8% 1
2010s 12.8% 11.4% 14.1% 2

Countries ranked near Oman

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  4. 72 Saudi Arabia 10.8% compare
  5. 73 Sri Lanka 10.5% compare
  6. 74 El Salvador 10.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is stunting vs. gdp per capita in Oman?
Stunting vs. gdp per capita in Oman was 11.4% in 2017, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest stunting vs. gdp per capita recorded in Oman?
The highest recorded value was 24.2% in 1991.
What is the lowest stunting vs. gdp per capita recorded in Oman?
The lowest recorded value was 9.8% in 2009.
How does Oman rank for stunting vs. gdp per capita?
Oman ranks 71st out of 97 countries with data for 2017.
Is stunting vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Oman?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Oman data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Stunting vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Stunting vs. GDP per capita
Unit
%
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
97 places, 955 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed

Stunting measures the share of children younger than 5 years that are too short for their age. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.