Distribution of Democracy Index in Oman
Oman: Distribution of Democracy Index was 2 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Distribution of Democracy Index in Oman, 1800–2018
Source: Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of democracy index in Oman is 2, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of democracy index in Oman peaked at 4 in 1800 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1957.
Oman ranks 158th of 167 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1810s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1820s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1830s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1840s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1850s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1860s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1870s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1880s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1890s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1900s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1910s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1920s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1930s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1940s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.8 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.8 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 158 Turkmenistan 2 compare
- 158 United Arab Emirates 2 compare
- 161 Syria 1 compare
- 161 Uzbekistan 1 compare
- 161 Vatican 1 compare
More social development data for Oman
- Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 289 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 133 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Key features of democracy 0.175 (2025)
- Freedom of Expression Index 0.151 (2025)
- Freedom of Association Index 0.049 (2025)
- Electoral Democracy Index 0.175 (2025)
- Participatory Democracy Index 0.12 (2025)
- Liberal Democracy Index 0.14 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of democracy index in Oman?
- Distribution of democracy index in Oman was 2 in 2018, according to Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of democracy index recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 1800.
- What is the lowest distribution of democracy index recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1957.
- How does Oman rank for distribution of democracy index?
- Oman ranks 158th out of 167 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of democracy index rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Polity 5 (2020) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Distribution of Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
It combines information on the extent to which open, multi-party, and competitive elections choose a chief executive who faces comprehensive institutional constraints, and political participation is competitive. It ranges from 0 to 20 (fully democratic).