Total Reserves in Oman

Oman: Total Reserves was 20,262 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
20,262
Change on year
up 15.5%
World rank
59th
of 165 countries
All-time high
20,262
in 2016
All-time low
2,378
in 2001
Years of data
17
2000–2016

Total Reserves in Oman, 2000–2016

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2000200820162000: 2.4k2001: 2.4k2002: 3.2k2003: 3.6k2004: 3.6k2005: 4.4k2006: 5.0k2007: 9.5k2008: 11.6k2009: 12.2k2010: 13.0k2011: 14.4k2012: 14.4k2013: 16.0k2014: 16.3k2015: 17.5k2016: 20.3k

Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total reserves in Oman is 20,262, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.

That represents a change of up 15.5% on the previous year and up 304.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total reserves in Oman peaked at 20,262 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2,378, in 2001.

Oman ranks 59th of 165 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.

Total Reserves in Oman, year by year

Annual values for Total Reserves in Oman, 2000 to 2016.
Year Value Change
2000 2,393 —
2001 2,378 -0.6%
2002 3,174 +33.5%
2003 3,594 +13.2%
2004 3,597 +0.1%
2005 4,358 +21.1%
2006 5,014 +15.1%
2007 9,524 +89.9%
2008 11,582 +21.6%
2009 12,203 +5.4%
2010 13,024 +6.7%
2011 14,365 +10.3%
2012 14,400 +0.2%
2013 15,950 +10.8%
2014 16,324 +2.3%
2015 17,543 +7.5%
2016 20,262 +15.5%

Oman compared with similar countries

  • Oman's 20,262 is below the median for high income countries, which is 24,999, 81% of the median. (59 countries reporting)
  • Oman's 20,262 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 40,945, 49% of the median. (20 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Total Reserves in Oman changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2007 +89.9% 5,014 9,524

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5,782 2,378 12,203 10
2010s 15,981 13,024 20,262 7

Countries ranked near Oman

  1. 56 Nigeria 27,265 compare
  2. 57 Pakistan 26,323 compare
  3. 58 Belgium 24,999 compare
  4. 60 Syria 19,510 compare
  5. 61 Uruguay 18,993 compare
  6. 62 Kenya 18,608 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is total reserves in Oman?
Total reserves in Oman was 20,262 in 2016, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
What is the highest total reserves recorded in Oman?
The highest recorded value was 20,262 in 2016.
What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Oman?
The lowest recorded value was 2,378 in 2001.
How does Oman rank for total reserves?
Oman ranks 59th out of 165 countries with data for 2016.
Is total reserves rising or falling in Oman?
Over the last ten years it is up 304.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Oman data come from?
The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of Total Reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total Reserves
Source
World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
175 places, 4,422 data points, 1990–2025
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities.