Energy intensity by sector in Oman
Oman: Energy intensity by sector was 4.87 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Energy intensity by sector in Oman, 1990–2012
Source: World Bank and IEA (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in MJ/2011 USD PPP.
Analysis
In 2012, energy intensity by sector in Oman stood at 4.87 MJ/2011 USD PPP.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 171.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy intensity by sector in Oman peaked at 4.99 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.29 MJ/2011 USD PPP, in 1998.
Oman ranks 41st of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.55 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 1.29 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 2.24 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.38 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 1.51 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 4.15 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.77 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 4.46 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 4.99 MJ/2011 USD PPP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More energy & mining data for Oman
- Fuel imports 23.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 6.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 5.5% (2024)
- Gas production 456.14 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 83,014 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 456.14 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 83,014 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 77.2% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.5% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy intensity by sector in Oman?
- Energy intensity by sector in Oman was 4.87 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2012, according to World Bank and IEA (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy intensity by sector recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 4.99 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 2011.
- What is the lowest energy intensity by sector recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.29 MJ/2011 USD PPP in 1998.
- How does Oman rank for energy intensity by sector?
- Oman ranks 41st out of 189 countries with data for 2012.
- Is energy intensity by sector rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 171.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank and IEA (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Energy intensity by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Energy intensity level of final energy (MJ/2011 USD PPP): A ratio between final energy consumption and gross domestic product measured at purchasing power parity. Energy intensity is an indication of how much energy is used to produce one unit of economic output. Lower ratio indicates that less energy is used to produce one unit of output.