The number of health institutions in Oman has reached 2,464 institutions by 2025, representing a growth of 3.4% compared to 2024. This increase not only includes the growth in the number of institutions but also improvements in the quality of services and enhancement of public health indicators in the country.
Growth of Human Resources and Health Services
In 2025, the number of health institutions in both the public and private sectors has increased by 80 institutions. Among these, Muscat Governorate has the highest increase with 21 institutions. Additionally, the number of public and private hospitals has reached 98 hospitals, showing an increase from 94 hospitals in 2024.
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The workforce in health institutions has also improved, with the percentage of Omanis in this sector reaching 51%. The number of Omani doctors has increased to approximately 4,300 in 2025, reflecting a growth of 12% compared to 3,800 doctors in 2024.
Improvement of Health Services and Health Indicators
In the field of health services, the number of visits to Ministry of Health clinics has reached 16.1 million visits in 2025, which is a 3% increase from 15.6 million visits in 2024. Furthermore, the number of surgical operations in Ministry of Health institutions has risen by 9% to 101.7 thousand cases in 2025.
In the area of specific treatments, dialysis sessions have increased by 5% to approximately 401 thousand sessions in 2025, and the number of Ministry of Health institutions with dialysis units has increased to 32 institutions. In terms of blood donation, the number of donors has also improved by 1.4%, with Muscat Governorate accounting for nearly 50% of total blood donors in 2025.
Moreover, the maternal mortality rate among Omani women has decreased from 14.5 to 11.3 per 100,000 live births between 2024 and 2025. Additionally, the fertility rate among Omani women has reached 2.8 in 2025. Child health indicators have also improved, with the infant mortality rate decreasing from 8.0 to 7.4 per thousand live births.
These developments clearly demonstrate Oman's ongoing efforts to enhance public health and improve the quality of life for its citizens. With health expenditures rising to approximately 1.162 billion Omani Rials in 2025, compared to 1.084 billion Omani Rials in 2024, the country continues to invest in the health sector.
The publication of health statistics for 2026 will provide a detailed examination of the health sector situation in Oman and offer valuable information about institutions, workforce, health services, and economic indicators in this field.
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