🇴🇲Oman Political Stability: 45.3/100

Oman is located between latitudes 16°N and 28°N, and longitudes 52°E and 60°E. The country features a gravel desert plain in the central region, with mountain ranges such as the Hajar and Dhofar Mountains. Oman has a hot and dry climate in the interior, while the coastal areas are more humid, particularly in the south where the Dhofar region experiences seasonal monsoon rains.

Oman has a population that includes a significant number of foreign workers, particularly from India. The majority of the workforce is employed in the public sector, while a smaller percentage works in the private sector, which is dominated by construction and retail.

World Bank governance: rule of law 58th percentile, corruption control 51st percentile, political stability 52nd percentile.

Oman's strongest governance dimension is Rule of Law at 58/100, placing it in the upper half globally. This reflects relatively strong confidence in contract enforcement, property rights, police, and courts.

The weakest dimension is Voice & Accountability at 15/100. Limited voice and accountability suggests constraints on citizen participation, expression, or media freedom.

A notable 43-point gap between Rule of Law and Voice & Accountability reveals uneven governance. Some institutions function well while others lag significantly. Travelers should be aware that the quality of government services and protections may vary depending on the context.

Oman's moderate governance scores suggest travelers should prepare for some institutional inconsistency. Public services may be unreliable in certain areas, and regulatory enforcement can be uneven. Travel insurance and advance planning are recommended.

The U.S. State Department currently rates Oman as Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Elevated advisory levels combined with governance data paint a fuller picture of conditions on the ground that travelers should consider.