Freedom of Expression Score in Oman
Oman: Freedom of Expression Score was 1 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Freedom of Expression Score in Oman, 2007–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for freedom of expression score in Oman is 1, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, freedom of expression score in Oman peaked at 4 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2017.
That places Oman 116th out of 128 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 Score in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | — |
| 2009 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2 | -50.0% |
| 2015 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2019 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | +0.0% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 1 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7, 14% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Oman's 1 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2, 50% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More social development data for Oman
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 289 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 133 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 6 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 133 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0001 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is freedom of expression score in Oman?
- Freedom of expression score in Oman was 1 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest freedom of expression score recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 4 in 2007.
- What is the lowest freedom of expression score recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2017.
- How does Oman rank for freedom of expression score?
- Oman ranks 116th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is freedom of expression score rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Freedom of Expression Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which individuals, groups, and the press can express their views free from government interference.