Namibia vs Oman: Population aged 65 years or older
Namibia
114.28 thousands
in 2025
Oman
142.72 thousands
in 2025
Namibia rank
148th
Oman rank
145th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Namibia
- Oman
How they compare
Oman currently reports 142.72 thousands against 114.28 thousands in Namibia, a difference of 28.44 thousands.
That makes Oman's figure about 1.2 times Namibia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Namibia ahead.
Namibia ranks 148th and Oman ranks 145th of 230 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Namibia averaged higher in 3 and Oman in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35.46 thousands | 24.34 thousands | 11.11 thousands | Namibia |
| 1980s | 43.15 thousands | 34.3 thousands | 8.85 thousands | Namibia |
| 1990s | 51.37 thousands | 49.78 thousands | 1.6 thousands | Namibia |
| 2000s | 62.13 thousands | 62.27 thousands | 0.139 thousands | Oman |
| 2010s | 81.65 thousands | 99.95 thousands | 18.3 thousands | Oman |
| 2020s | 103.6 thousands | 126.89 thousands | 23.29 thousands | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Namibia or Oman?
- Oman, at 142.72 thousands against 114.28 thousands in Namibia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Namibia and Oman?
- 28.44 thousands, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and Oman?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Namibia and Oman rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Namibia ranks 148th and Oman ranks 145th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release