Oman: State legitimacy index

The latest value from 2023 is 7.2 index points, an increase from 6.9 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 5.72 index points, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Oman from 2007 to 2023 is 6.54 index points. The minimum value, 5.9 index points, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 7.2 index points was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The State legitimacy indicator considers the representativeness and openness of government and its relationship with its citizenry. The indicator looks at the population’s level of confidence in state institutions and processes, and assesses the effects where that confidence is absent, manifested through mass public demonstrations, sustained civil disobedience, or the rise of armed insurgencies. The higher the value of the index, the lower the country's legitimacy.