Key Market Indicators
**Omani Vaccination Coverage Hits 100% for One-Year-Olds in 2023** Muscat, Oman - In a significant public health milestone, Oman has achieved a 100% vaccination coverage rate for children aged one year old in 2023. This marks a 1 percentage point increase from the previous year, where the coverage was at 99%. The country has seen a steady rise in vaccination rates since 1985, with an average annual increase of 0.2 percentage points. **Vaccine Imports on the Rise** Oman's vaccine imports are projected to reach approximately $29.3 million by 2028, up from about $25.2 million in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The demand for vaccines in Oman has been climbing steadily since 2004, with an annual increase of 3.6%. **Sharp Decline in Vaccine Exports** However, the country's vaccine exports have seen a sharp decline. In 2018, Omani vaccine exports dropped to $520, a significant fall of 78.5% from the $2,420 recorded in 2017. This downward trend has been ongoing since 2010, with an annual decrease of 65%. The contrasting trends in import and export figures highlight the complexities of Oman's vaccine market, as the nation continues to prioritize immunization for its youngest citizens.
