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Economy, jobs and prices in Musandam, Oman: official figures

Musandam had 25,622 people at work in 2025 (Omanis and expatriates together), the lowest of 11 governorates by number of workers. Oman as a whole had 2,706,215 workers.

What share of workers in Musandam are women?

Women made up 16.1% of workers in Musandam in 2025 (4,126 of 25,622), 2nd lowest of 11 governorates by female share; the national figure is 20.4%.

Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information, Sultanate of Oman · saved copy

What share of workers in Musandam are expatriates?

Expatriates were 57.5% of workers in Musandam in 2025 (14,739 people), 3rd lowest of 11 governorates; across Oman the share is 67.1%.

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What is the unemployment rate in Musandam?

The unemployment rate in Musandam was 5.3% in 2025, 2nd highest of 11 governorates; the rate for women was 20.3%. The national rate was 3.1%, and 7.8% for women.

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How many government employees are there in Musandam?

6,434 people worked for the government in Musandam in 2025, which is 25.1% of all workers there (Oman: 16.2%); 2nd highest of 11 governorates by government share of jobs.

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How many businesses are there in Musandam?

1,683 enterprises with 10,044 workers were registered in Musandam in 2025, the lowest of 11 governorates by number of enterprises (Oman: 270,919 enterprises, 2,271,014 workers).

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How many businesses per 1,000 people are there in Musandam?

Musandam had 30.1 registered enterprises for every 1,000 registered residents in 2025, 3rd lowest of 11 governorates; the national figure is 50.5.

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What is the inflation rate in Musandam?

Consumer prices in Musandam rose 1.2% in 2025 compared with 2024, 3rd highest of 11 governorates for inflation.

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What is the consumer price index in Musandam?

The consumer price index for Musandam stood at 108.4 in 2025 (2018 = 100), up from 107.1 in 2024; 3rd highest of 11 governorates on the index.

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How many electricity connections are there in Musandam?

There were about 17,900 electricity connections in Musandam in 2025 (the source reports thousands to one decimal), the lowest of 11 governorates (Oman: about 1,544,000), or 320 per 1,000 registered residents.

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How many water connections are there in Musandam?

Musandam had 11,661 water connections in 2025, 2nd lowest of 11 governorates (Oman: 856,086), or 208 per 1,000 registered residents.

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How many building permits were issued in Musandam?

610 building permits (new and renewed) were issued in Musandam in 2025, against 558 in 2024; 2nd lowest of 11 governorates in 2025. Oman issued 40,340 in total.

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How much property was traded in Musandam?

Property worth 23.5 million Omani rials was traded in Musandam in 2025, 2nd lowest of 11 governorates (Oman: 3,367.8 million rials).

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What is the hotel occupancy rate in Musandam?

Hotels in Musandam were 20.9% occupied on average in 2025 (provisional), 4th lowest of 11 governorates; the national occupancy rate was 38.6%.

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How Musandam compares with other governorates

Workers (Omani and expatriate), 2025 (2025)

Musandam ranks 11 of 11, highest first.

RankRegionWorkers (Omani and expatriate), 2025
5Ad Dakhliyah246,142
6Ash Sharqiyah South172,669
7Ash Sharqiyah North152,814
8Adh Dhahirah108,356
9Al Buraymi61,570
10Al Wusta42,229
11Musandam25,622
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Unemployment rate, 2025 (2025)

Musandam ranks 2 of 11, highest first.

RankRegionUnemployment rate, 2025
1Adh Dhahirah5.6%
2Musandam5.3%
3Al Batinah North4.5%
4Ad Dakhliyah4.1%
5Al Buraymi3.9%
6Al Batinah South3.9%
7Ash Sharqiyah South3.8%
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information, Sultanate of Oman · saved copy

Female unemployment rate, 2025 (2025)

Musandam ranks 1 of 11, highest first.

RankRegionFemale unemployment rate, 2025
1Musandam20.3%
2Adh Dhahirah13.1%
3Al Buraymi11.0%
4Al Batinah North10.9%
5Al Batinah South9.5%
6Dhofar9.2%
7Ad Dakhliyah9.1%
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information, Sultanate of Oman · saved copy

Registered enterprises per 1,000 residents, 2025 (2025)

Musandam ranks 9 of 11, highest first.

RankRegionRegistered enterprises per 1,000 residents, 2025
5Ash Sharqiyah North40.3
6Al Batinah North37.1
7Ash Sharqiyah South35.9
8Al Batinah South32.4
9Musandam30.1
10Ad Dakhliyah28.7
11Adh Dhahirah27.9
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Consumer price inflation, 2025 against 2024 (2025)

Musandam ranks 3 of 11, highest first.

RankRegionConsumer price inflation, 2025 against 2024
1Ad Dakhliyah1.7%
2Adh Dhahirah1.6%
3Musandam1.2%
4Al Buraymi1.1%
5Muscat1.0%
6Ash Sharqiyah South1.0%
7Al Wusta0.8%
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Consumer price index, 2025 (2018 = 100) (2025)

Musandam ranks 3 of 11, highest first.

RankRegionConsumer price index, 2025 (2018 = 100)
1Ash Sharqiyah South109.4
2Al Wusta108.9
3Musandam108.4
4Adh Dhahirah108.0
5Dhofar107.9
6Al Buraymi107.4
7Al Batinah North107.2
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information, Sultanate of Oman · saved copy

Electricity connections per 1,000 registered residents, 2025 (2025)

Musandam ranks 2 of 11, highest first.

RankRegionElectricity connections per 1,000 registered residents, 2025
1Al Batinah South321
2Musandam320
3Al Buraymi318
4Al Wusta312
5Muscat311
6Dhofar299
7Ash Sharqiyah North298
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information, Sultanate of Oman · saved copy

Building permits issued, 2025 (2025)

Musandam ranks 10 of 11, highest first.

RankRegionBuilding permits issued, 2025
5Ash Sharqiyah South3,201
6Ash Sharqiyah North3,039
7Dhofar2,831
8Adh Dhahirah2,345
9Al Buraymi749
10Musandam610
11Al Wusta345
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information, Sultanate of Oman · saved copy

Hotel occupancy rate, 2025 (provisional) (2025)

Musandam ranks 8 of 11, highest first.

RankRegionHotel occupancy rate, 2025 (provisional)
5Ash Sharqiyah South39.3%
6Al Buraymi33.9%
7Al Wusta22.2%
8Musandam20.9%
9Adh Dhahirah19.7%
10Ad Dakhliyah14.9%
11Ash Sharqiyah North14.0%
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information, Sultanate of Oman · saved copy

Value of property traded, 2025 (million Omani rials) (2025)

Musandam ranks 10 of 11, highest first.

RankRegionValue of property traded, 2025 (million Omani rials)
5Ad Dakhliyah214.5
6Adh Dhahirah76.6
7Ash Sharqiyah North71.8
8Ash Sharqiyah South71.3
9Al Buraymi37.3
10Musandam23.5
11Al Wusta12.0
Source: National Centre for Statistics and Information, Sultanate of Oman · saved copy

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