Muscat – In 2025, Oman recorded a total loan value of RO213.8 mn, supporting 7,106 projects across various sectors. This figure reflects a year-on-year decrease of approximately 9% compared to the 7,398 projects funded in 2024 with a total value of RO234.9mn.

Data from the 2026 Annual Statistical Book issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information indicates that the industrial sector led the activity list, securing 33.2% of the total loans. The services sector followed with 31%, while the fisheries sector accounted for 14.8%.

Notably, the mining sector experienced a significant increase in its share, rising from 0.7% in 2024 to 4.8% in 2025. Geographically, the South and North Batinah governorates maintained the largest share of Oman Development Bank loans at 24.9%, followed by Muscat Governorate at 23.5%. Additionally, housing finance saw positive growth, with the total value of loans rising to RO151.8mn, benefiting 3,277 individuals in 2025 compared to 3,250 beneficiaries in 2024.