Rank #144 by World Population
🇴🇲Oman
Oman has a population of 5,049,269, ranking #144 in the world. The capital is Muscat. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
World Bank: High income
5,049,269
Population
#144
World Rank
80.0
Life Expectancy
$21,028
GDP Per Capita
Oman, #144 by world population
Oman Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Oman had a population of 530,485 in 1960 and 5,281,538 in 2024, a 10.0× growth over 64 years. The peak was 5,281,538 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.69%.
5,281,538
Population (2024)
530,485
Population (1960)
5,281,538
Peak (2024)
3.69%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 530,485 |
| 1961 | 539,854 |
| 1962 | 549,941 |
| 1963 | 560,827 |
| 1964 | 572,577 |
| 1965 | 585,236 |
| 1966 | 598,804 |
| 1967 | 613,318 |
| 1968 | 628,798 |
| 1969 | 645,255 |
| 1970 | 662,680 |
| 1971 | 681,119 |
| 1972 | 700,593 |
| 1973 | 721,179 |
| 1974 | 746,988 |
| 1975 | 778,864 |
| 1976 | 814,701 |
| 1977 | 855,314 |
| 1978 | 900,304 |
| 1979 | 949,116 |
| 1980 | 1,001,248 |
| 1981 | 1,057,320 |
| 1982 | 1,117,678 |
| 1983 | 1,181,459 |
| 1984 | 1,247,716 |
| 1985 | 1,325,480 |
| 1986 | 1,413,419 |
| 1987 | 1,500,996 |
| 1988 | 1,588,568 |
| 1989 | 1,676,228 |
| 1990 | 1,763,954 |
| 1991 | 1,851,473 |
| 1992 | 1,938,238 |
| 1993 | 2,021,675 |
| 1994 | 2,081,834 |
| 1995 | 2,120,528 |
| 1996 | 2,156,926 |
| 1997 | 2,190,720 |
| 1998 | 2,222,489 |
| 1999 | 2,252,909 |
| 2000 | 2,282,131 |
| 2001 | 2,310,217 |
| 2002 | 2,337,140 |
| 2003 | 2,363,796 |
| 2004 | 2,404,821 |
| 2005 | 2,459,802 |
| 2006 | 2,514,795 |
| 2007 | 2,570,174 |
| 2008 | 2,626,529 |
| 2009 | 2,684,659 |
| 2010 | 2,757,446 |
| 2011 | 3,076,763 |
| 2012 | 3,547,106 |
| 2013 | 3,833,913 |
| 2014 | 4,002,439 |
| 2015 | 4,184,895 |
| 2016 | 4,390,877 |
| 2017 | 4,537,396 |
| 2018 | 4,597,877 |
| 2019 | 4,591,241 |
| 2020 | 4,522,497 |
| 2021 | 4,500,424 |
| 2022 | 4,730,226 |
| 2023 | 5,049,269 |
| 2024 | 5,281,538 |
Demographics
| Population | 5,049,269 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.53% |
| Urban Population | 79.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.52 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 80.0 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 8.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 96.9% |
Economy & Trade
$21,028
GDP Per Capita
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
106.4%
Trade (% of GDP)
869,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
3.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
1.99
Physicians per 1,000
96.9%
Literacy Rate
8.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
95.2%
Internet Users
135
Mobile Subs per 100
16.3
People per km2
156,285
Net Migration
Environment
0.0%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Oman in global context
Oman is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oman has a population of 5,049,269, ranking #144 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 6.53%.
Life expectancy in Oman is 80.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 8.4 per 1,000 live births.
Oman's GDP per capita is $21,028. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
79.6% of Oman's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 16.3 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Oman is 96.9%.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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