Oman Forest Area

Oman's forest area has remained virtually unchanged over the 35‑year series, recorded at 0.01 percent of total land area in both the earliest observation in 1990 and the most recent estimate for 2025, which also marks the all‑time trough. The indicator peaked at the same level in 2015, indicating that no measurable expansion or loss has occurred throughout the period. With a global rank of 207, Oman’s forest cover is far lower than that of its regional peer Egypt, Arab Republic, which reports 0.05 percent, and comparable to the near‑zero values of Greenland and Gibraltar. The persistent stagnation reflects the country’s arid climate, limited natural woodland, and land‑use priorities centered on agriculture, urban development, and oil‑related infrastructure. Unless substantial afforestation programs, water‑resource management reforms, or climate‑adaptation initiatives are introduced, the share of forested land is likely to remain at the current marginal level in the coming years.