As of 2024, the top 1% in Oman earned 19.93% of total national income, while the bottom 50% received just 9.06%. Oman’s income inequality has remained relatively stable since 1980, when the top 1% share was 19.93%.
Key Income Distribution Metrics for Oman in 2024
In 2024, income in Oman was distributed as follows: the wealthiest 1% of the population captured 19.93% of total national income, which is notably higher than the global average of 16.17%. Meanwhile, the bottom half of earners received 9.06% of income, notably lower than the global average of 14.97%.
| Metric | Oman | Global Average |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Income Share | 19.93% | 16.17% |
| Top 10% Income Share | 56.27% | 45.21% |
| Bottom 50% Income Share | 9.06% | 14.97% |
How Has Income Inequality Changed in Oman?
Top 1% Income Share Trend (1980-2024)
The share of income going to Oman’s top 1% has remained relatively stable over the past 44 years. In 1980, the top 1% captured 19.93% of national income. By 2024, this figure had risen by 0.00 percentage points to 19.93%.
Top 10% vs Bottom 50% Income Gap Over Time
The income gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% in Oman has remained stable over this period. In 1980, the top 10% earned 56.27% while the bottom 50% received 9.06%. By 2024, these figures shifted to 56.27% and 9.06% respectively.
| Year | Top 1% | Top 10% | Bottom 50% | Gap (Top 10 – Bottom 50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 19.93% | 56.27% | 9.06% | 47.21 pp |
| 1986 | 19.93% | 56.27% | 9.06% | 47.21 pp |
| 1992 | 19.93% | 56.27% | 9.06% | 47.21 pp |
| 1998 | 19.93% | 56.27% | 9.06% | 47.21 pp |
| 2004 | 19.93% | 56.27% | 9.06% | 47.21 pp |
| 2010 | 19.93% | 56.27% | 9.06% | 47.21 pp |
| 2016 | 19.93% | 56.27% | 9.06% | 47.21 pp |
| 2022 | 19.93% | 56.27% | 9.06% | 47.21 pp |
How Oman Compares Globally
Oman vs Middle East Average
Compared to other countries in Middle East, Oman’s top 1% income share of 19.93% is slightly lower than the regional average of 21.66%. The bottom 50% in Oman receives 9.06% of income, compared to the Middle East average of 11.98%.
Where Oman Ranks Among All Countries
- Top 1% income concentration: Oman ranks 47th out of 184 countries (higher rank = more concentrated wealth at the top)
- Bottom 50% income share: Oman ranks 174th out of 184 countries (higher rank = larger share for the bottom half)
Countries with similar income inequality levels to Oman include Lebanon's wealth gap, Thailand's income inequality, Turkmenistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income share of the top 1% in Oman?
As of 2024, the top 1% in Oman earned 19.93% of total national income. This level of concentration is considered high by international standards.
Is income inequality increasing or decreasing in Oman?
Income inequality in Oman has remained relatively stable since 1980. The top 1% income share moved from 19.93% in 1980 to 19.93% in 2024.
What percentage of income goes to the bottom 50% in Oman?
In 2024, the bottom 50% of earners in Oman received 9.06% of total national income. This compares with the top 10% who captured 56.27%.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Data source: World Inequality Database (WID). This dataset covers income distribution metrics for 199 countries from 1980 to 2024.