Population · Asia · 2025 data
Oman Population
Oman had a population of 5.49 million in 2025, ranking #120 of 216 countries and territories (0.07% of the world). The population grew by 31.3% over the past ten years.
5.49 million
Population (2025) · #120
+3.96%
Annual growth
17
People per km²
79%
Live in cities
Population of Oman, 1960–2025
530,4851960
585,2361965
662,6801970
778,8641975
1.01980
1.31985
1.81990
2.11995
2.32000
2.52005
2.82010
4.22015
4.52020
5.52025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,494,691 | +4.04% |
| 2024 | 5,281,538 | +4.60% |
| 2023 | 5,049,269 | +6.74% |
| 2022 | 4,730,226 | +5.11% |
| 2021 | 4,500,424 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 4,522,497 | -1.50% |
| 2019 | 4,591,241 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 4,597,877 | +1.33% |
| 2017 | 4,537,396 | +3.34% |
| 2016 | 4,390,877 | +4.92% |
| 2015 | 4,184,895 | +4.56% |
| 2014 | 4,002,439 | +4.40% |
| 2013 | 3,833,913 | +8.09% |
| 2012 | 3,547,106 | +15.29% |
| 2011 | 3,076,763 | +11.58% |
| 2010 | 2,757,446 | +2.71% |
| 2009 | 2,684,659 | +2.21% |
| 2008 | 2,626,529 | +2.19% |
| 2007 | 2,570,174 | +2.20% |
| 2006 | 2,514,795 | +2.24% |
| 2005 | 2,459,802 | +2.29% |
| 2004 | 2,404,821 | +1.74% |
| 2003 | 2,363,796 | +1.14% |
| 2002 | 2,337,140 | +1.17% |
| 2001 | 2,310,217 | +1.23% |
| 2000 | 2,282,131 | +1.30% |
| 1999 | 2,252,909 | +1.37% |
| 1998 | 2,222,489 | +1.45% |
| 1997 | 2,190,720 | +1.57% |
| 1996 | 2,156,926 | +1.72% |
| 1995 | 2,120,528 | +1.86% |
| 1994 | 2,081,834 | +2.98% |
| 1993 | 2,021,675 | +4.30% |
| 1992 | 1,938,238 | +4.69% |
| 1991 | 1,851,473 | +4.96% |
| 1990 | 1,763,954 | +5.23% |
| 1989 | 1,676,228 | +5.52% |
| 1988 | 1,588,568 | +5.83% |
| 1987 | 1,500,996 | +6.20% |
| 1986 | 1,413,419 | +6.63% |
| 1985 | 1,325,480 | +6.23% |
| 1984 | 1,247,716 | +5.61% |
| 1983 | 1,181,459 | +5.71% |
| 1982 | 1,117,678 | +5.71% |
| 1981 | 1,057,320 | +5.60% |
| 1980 | 1,001,248 | +5.49% |
| 1979 | 949,116 | +5.42% |
| 1978 | 900,304 | +5.26% |
| 1977 | 855,314 | +4.99% |
| 1976 | 814,701 | +4.60% |
| 1975 | 778,864 | +4.27% |
| 1974 | 746,988 | +3.58% |
| 1973 | 721,179 | +2.94% |
| 1972 | 700,593 | +2.86% |
| 1971 | 681,119 | +2.78% |
| 1970 | 662,680 | +2.70% |
| 1969 | 645,255 | +2.62% |
| 1968 | 628,798 | +2.52% |
| 1967 | 613,318 | +2.42% |
| 1966 | 598,804 | +2.32% |
| 1965 | 585,236 | +2.21% |
| 1964 | 572,577 | +2.10% |
| 1963 | 560,827 | +1.98% |
| 1962 | 549,941 | +1.87% |
| 1961 | 539,854 | +1.77% |
| 1960 | 530,485 | — |
Demographics of Oman
80.2
Life expectancy (years)
2.51
Births per woman (above replacement)
2.7%
Aged 65 and over
27.5 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Arab, Baluchi, South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi), African
Languages
Arabic (official), English, Baluchi, Swahili, Urdu, Indian dialects
Religions
Muslim 85.9%, Christian 6.4%, Hindu 5.7%, other and unaffiliated 2% (2020 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 88.4% of total population (2023).
Largest cities
1
Muscat Capital
1.7 millionOman and its neighbours
Frequently asked questions about the population of Oman
What is the population of Oman?
Oman had a population of 5.49 million in 2025, ranking #120 of 216 countries and territories (0.07% of the world).
Is the population of Oman growing?
Yes. The population grew by 31.3% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 3.96%.
How has the population of Oman changed since 1960?
It has grown 10.4-fold, from 530,485 in 1960 to 5.49 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Oman?
About 17 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Oman?
Muscat — about 1.7 million people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).