Health - Legatum Prosperity Index – KPI Status Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Baseline | 79.03 (rank 33/149, 2017) |
| Current | 80.1 |
| Target 2030 | >81.257 (top 20) |
| Target 2040 | >81.257 (top 20) |
| Status | On Track |
Trajectory Analysis
Oman’s health pillar score has risen from 79.03 to 80.1, narrowing the gap to the top-20 threshold of 81.257 to just 1.16 points. Progress reflects improved preventive-care coverage, reduced infant mortality, and expanded primary-health-centre networks in rural areas. The trajectory suggests the target is achievable by 2028 if current improvement rates are sustained. Oman’s health system has demonstrated resilience through the pandemic period.
Risk Factors
Rising non-communicable disease prevalence, particularly diabetes and obesity, threatens to reverse gains. Healthcare workforce shortages, particularly in nursing, require expensive international recruitment. An ageing population will increase demand for geriatric services. Mental-health service gaps remain significant.
Positive Signals
The Health Vision 2050 strategy prioritises preventive care and digital health. New PPP hospitals are expanding capacity without fiscal strain. Oman’s mental-health reform programme is addressing a previously neglected area. Telemedicine adoption accelerated during the pandemic and is being sustained.
Methodology Note
Health pillar of the Legatum Prosperity Index, combining indicators on health outcomes, health systems, illness and risk factors, and mortality rates. Updated annually by the Legatum Institute.
This tracker is updated quarterly by the Oman Vision 2040 Research Unit. Data sources include NCSI, the Central Bank of Oman, the World Bank, and relevant international organisations. Methodological notes are provided for transparency; users should consult primary sources for the most current figures.