Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Oman
Oman: Share of direct primary energy consumption by source was 71.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Oman, 1965–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Oman stood at 71.4%.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Oman peaked at 72.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1965.
That places Oman 5th out of 79 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 1970s | 4.5% | 0.0% | 26.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 49.4% | 37.9% | 58.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 52.6% | 40.8% | 63.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 68.8% | 65.9% | 70.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.0% | 66.4% | 69.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 70.8% | 69.2% | 72.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 2 Uzbekistan 80.9% compare
- 3 Turkmenistan 76.9% compare
- 4 Qatar 71.4% compare
- 6 Iran 69.2% compare
- 7 Algeria 66.6% compare
- 8 Azerbaijan 63.1% compare
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 59.09 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Oman?
- Share of direct primary energy consumption by source in Oman was 71.4% in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 72.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of direct primary energy consumption by source recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1965.
- How does Oman rank for share of direct primary energy consumption by source?
- Oman ranks 5th out of 79 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of direct primary energy consumption by source rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of direct primary energy consumption by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured as a percentage of the total (direct) primary energy.