Ireland vs Oman: Total population
Ireland
5,283 thousands
in 2025
Oman
5,398 thousands
in 2025
Ireland rank
121st
Oman rank
120th
Total population over time
- Ireland
- Oman
How they compare
Oman currently reports 5,398 thousands against 5,283 thousands in Ireland, a difference of 115 thousands.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 121st and Oman ranks 120th of 230 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,138 thousands | 765.05 thousands | 2,373 thousands | Ireland |
| 1980s | 3,495 thousands | 1,274 thousands | 2,221 thousands | Ireland |
| 1990s | 3,602 thousands | 2,033 thousands | 1,570 thousands | Ireland |
| 2000s | 4,110 thousands | 2,433 thousands | 1,677 thousands | Ireland |
| 2010s | 4,689 thousands | 3,859 thousands | 829.55 thousands | Ireland |
| 2020s | 5,106 thousands | 4,827 thousands | 278.86 thousands | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population, Ireland or Oman?
- Oman, at 5,398 thousands against 5,283 thousands in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population between Ireland and Oman?
- 115 thousands, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Oman?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Oman rank globally for total population?
- Ireland ranks 121st and Oman ranks 120th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Total population (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