KPI Tracker: Security - Global Competitiveness Index

Security - Global Competitiveness Index – KPI Status Overview

Trajectory Analysis

Oman’s security score remains among the highest globally at 94.8, maintaining its position near the top of the rankings. The Sultanate’s political stability, low crime rates, and effective policing continue to underpin this performance. Sustaining a top-5 position is the target and the country is comfortably on track. Oman’s diplomatic neutrality and internal cohesion provide a durable foundation for this exceptional performance.

Risk Factors

Regional geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen proximity pose external risks that are largely outside Oman’s control. Cybersecurity threats are a growing concern as digitalisation accelerates. Social pressures from unemployment could affect stability perceptions over time.

Positive Signals

Oman’s diplomatic neutrality continues to insulate it from regional conflicts. The National Cyber Security Centre is strengthening digital defences. Community policing programmes maintain high public trust. Crime rates remain among the lowest globally.

Methodology Note

Security pillar (Pillar 1, component) of the WEF Global Competitiveness Index 4.0. Note: GCI discontinued after 2019; subsequent estimates derived from component data including homicide rates, terrorism incidence, and organised-crime perceptions.

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.