Asia · Western Asia
Oman
Sultanate of Oman · World’s #71 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $110 billion
- Population 2025
- 5.5 million
- GDP per capita
- $19,947
- GDP growth 2025
- 2.4%
Overview
- Official name
- Sultanate of Oman
- Capital
- Muscat
- Region
- Asia · Western Asia
- Area
- 309,500 km²
- Coordinates
- 21.00, 57.00
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Omani rial (OMR ر.ع.)
- Calling code · domain
- +968 · .om
- ISO codes
- OM / OMN
- Borders
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Oman ranks #71 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (11)
Governorate: 11
- Ad Dākhilīyah OM-DA
- Al Buraymī OM-BU
- Al Wusţá OM-WU
- Az̧ Z̧āhirah OM-ZA
- Janūb al Bāţinah OM-BJ
- Janūb ash Sharqīyah OM-SJ
- Masqaţ OM-MA
- Musandam OM-MU
- Shamāl al Bāţinah OM-BS
- Shamāl ash Sharqīyah OM-SS
- Z̧ufār OM-ZU
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duqm OMDQM | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 19.0 m | — |
| Mina Raysut OMSLL | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 18.5 m | — |
| Port Of Sohar OMSOH | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 18.5 m | — |
| Khawr Khasab OMKHS | Small | coastal (natural) | 4.0 m | — |
| Mina Al Fahl OMMFH | Small | open roadstead | — | — |
| Mina Qabus OMSTQ | Very small | coastal (breakwater) | 13.0 m | — |
| Qalhat Lng Terminal OMQAL | Very small | open roadstead | — | — |
7 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Oman: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (5)
Oman is party to 5 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFTA - GCC | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2014 |        |
| GCC - Singapore | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Sep 2013 |  |
| United States - Oman | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2009 |  United States |
| Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) | CU Goods |
1 Jan 2003 | |
| Pan-Arab Free Trade Area (PAFTA) | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 1998 |       +5 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Oman can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.