What is freedom of expression index in Oman?

Freedom of expression index in Oman was 0.151 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Oman?

The highest recorded value was 0.154 in 2022.

What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Oman?

The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1965.

How does Oman rank for freedom of expression index?

Oman ranks 155th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Oman?

Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Oman data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of Expression Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Freedom of Expression Index in Oman

Name: Freedom of Expression Index in Oman
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Oman: Freedom of Expression Index was 0.151 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.151

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

155th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.154

in 2022

All-time low

0.024

in 1965

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Freedom of Expression Index in Oman, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, freedom of expression index in Oman stood at 0.151.

The figure is up 20.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, freedom of expression index in Oman peaked at 0.154 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.024, in 1965.

That places Oman 155th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Freedom of Expression Index in Oman, year by year

Annual values for Freedom of Expression Index in Oman, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.026	—
1901	0.026	+0.0%
1902	0.026	+0.0%
1903	0.026	+0.0%
1904	0.026	+0.0%
1905	0.026	+0.0%
1906	0.03	+15.4%
1907	0.03	+0.0%
1908	0.03	+0.0%
1909	0.03	+0.0%
1910	0.03	+0.0%
1911	0.03	+0.0%
1912	0.03	+0.0%
1913	0.03	+0.0%
1914	0.03	+0.0%
1915	0.03	+0.0%
1916	0.03	+0.0%
1917	0.03	+0.0%
1918	0.03	+0.0%
1919	0.035	+16.7%
1920	0.035	+0.0%
1921	0.035	+0.0%
1922	0.035	+0.0%
1923	0.03	-14.3%
1924	0.03	+0.0%
1925	0.03	+0.0%
1926	0.03	+0.0%
1927	0.026	-13.3%
1928	0.026	+0.0%
1929	0.026	+0.0%
1930	0.026	+0.0%
1931	0.03	+15.4%
1932	0.03	+0.0%
1933	0.034	+13.3%
1934	0.034	+0.0%
1935	0.04	+17.6%
1936	0.04	+0.0%
1937	0.04	+0.0%
1938	0.04	+0.0%
1939	0.04	+0.0%
1940	0.04	+0.0%
1941	0.04	+0.0%
1942	0.04	+0.0%
1943	0.04	+0.0%
1944	0.04	+0.0%
1945	0.04	+0.0%
1946	0.04	+0.0%
1947	0.04	+0.0%
1948	0.032	-20.0%
1949	0.032	+0.0%
1950	0.032	+0.0%
1951	0.032	+0.0%
1952	0.032	+0.0%
1953	0.032	+0.0%
1954	0.028	-12.5%
1955	0.028	+0.0%
1956	0.028	+0.0%
1957	0.028	+0.0%
1958	0.028	+0.0%
1959	0.028	+0.0%
1960	0.028	+0.0%
1961	0.028	+0.0%
1962	0.028	+0.0%
1963	0.028	+0.0%
1964	0.028	+0.0%
1965	0.024	-14.3%
1966	0.024	+0.0%
1967	0.024	+0.0%
1968	0.024	+0.0%
1969	0.024	+0.0%
1970	0.052	+116.7%
1971	0.052	+0.0%
1972	0.058	+11.5%
1973	0.057	-1.7%
1974	0.06	+5.3%
1975	0.06	+0.0%
1976	0.06	+0.0%
1977	0.069	+15.0%
1978	0.069	+0.0%
1979	0.069	+0.0%
1980	0.069	+0.0%
1981	0.069	+0.0%
1982	0.069	+0.0%
1983	0.072	+4.3%
1984	0.073	+1.4%
1985	0.073	+0.0%
1986	0.073	+0.0%
1987	0.073	+0.0%
1988	0.073	+0.0%
1989	0.073	+0.0%
1990	0.066	-9.6%
1991	0.066	+0.0%
1992	0.066	+0.0%
1993	0.066	+0.0%
1994	0.069	+4.5%
1995	0.069	+0.0%
1996	0.069	+0.0%
1997	0.069	+0.0%
1998	0.069	+0.0%
1999	0.069	+0.0%
2000	0.069	+0.0%
2001	0.069	+0.0%
2002	0.069	+0.0%
2003	0.069	+0.0%
2004	0.069	+0.0%
2005	0.069	+0.0%
2006	0.069	+0.0%
2007	0.069	+0.0%
2008	0.069	+0.0%
2009	0.069	+0.0%
2010	0.066	-4.3%
2011	0.101	+53.0%
2012	0.117	+15.8%
2013	0.12	+2.6%
2014	0.123	+2.5%
2015	0.125	+1.6%
2016	0.129	+3.2%
2017	0.134	+3.9%
2018	0.141	+5.2%
2019	0.143	+1.4%
2020	0.143	+0.0%
2021	0.143	+0.0%
2022	0.154	+7.7%
2023	0.151	-1.9%
2024	0.151	+0.0%
2025	0.151	+0.0%

Oman compared with similar countries

Oman's 0.151 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.874, 17% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Oman's 0.151 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.367, 41% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.0276	0.026	0.03	10
1910s	0.0305	0.03	0.035	10
1920s	0.0303	0.026	0.035	10
1930s	0.0354	0.026	0.04	10
1940s	0.0384	0.032	0.04	10
1950s	0.0296	0.028	0.032	10
1960s	0.026	0.024	0.028	10
1970s	0.0606	0.052	0.069	10
1980s	0.0717	0.069	0.073	10
1990s	0.0678	0.066	0.069	10
2000s	0.069	0.069	0.069	10
2010s	0.1199	0.066	0.143	10
2020s	0.1488	0.143	0.154	6

Countries ranked near Oman

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157 Vatican 0.13
158 Eswatini 0.113 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is freedom of expression index in Oman?: Freedom of expression index in Oman was 0.151 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest freedom of expression index recorded in Oman?: The highest recorded value was 0.154 in 2022.
What is the lowest freedom of expression index recorded in Oman?: The lowest recorded value was 0.024 in 1965.
How does Oman rank for freedom of expression index?: Oman ranks 155th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is freedom of expression index rising or falling in Oman?: Over the last ten years it is up 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Oman data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of Expression Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Freedom of Expression Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,035 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which people can discuss political matters at home and in the public sphere, the press, and media are free and can present different political perspectives, and the freedom of academic and cultural expression.