Overview
The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) is Oman’s principal statistical agency, responsible for collecting, processing, analysing, and disseminating official statistics across all sectors of the economy and society. Established to provide reliable data for evidence-based policymaking, the NCSI produces a wide range of statistical publications including national accounts, demographic surveys, labour market data, trade statistics, and social indicators. The centre operates under a mandate to ensure transparency, accuracy, and timeliness in the production of national statistics. NCSI also manages the national census programme and coordinates statistical activities across government ministries and agencies to ensure consistency and avoid duplication of effort.
Key Facts
- Principal statistical agency of the Sultanate of Oman
- Produces GDP, inflation, trade, demographic, and social statistics
- Conducts the national population and housing census
- Publishes the Statistical Year Book and monthly statistical bulletins
- Manages the National Spatial Data Infrastructure
- Coordinates statistical standards across government entities
- Provides open data portal for public access to key datasets
Significance for Vision 2040
The NCSI provides the statistical foundation upon which Vision 2040’s monitoring and evaluation framework depends. Without reliable, timely data on economic performance, social outcomes, and demographic trends, it would be impossible to assess whether Vision 2040’s targets are being met or to make evidence-based course corrections. The centre’s work on economic complexity indices, human development indicators, and social progress measures directly informs the key performance indicators used to track Vision 2040 progress. As the strategy emphasizes transparency and accountability in governance, the NCSI’s role in making data publicly accessible supports citizen engagement and international credibility. The centre’s adoption of international statistical standards also facilitates benchmarking against peer countries.