Statement from the International Monetary Fund, at the end of the 2026 Section IV consultation discussions with the Sultanate of Oman:
The Omani economy entered 2026 in a strong position.
GDP growth is expected to accelerate to 4.5% in 2026.
The inflation rate is expected to average 3.0% in 2026, before gradually decreasing towards 2% in the medium term.
It is expected to reach a general budget surplus of approximately 5.3% of GDP during the years 2026 and 2027.
It is also expected that the current account will return to a surplus of about 6.5% of GDP in 2026.