New Zealand vs Oman: Urban and rural population
New Zealand
4.41 million
in 2025
Oman
4.37 million
in 2025
New Zealand rank
107th
Oman rank
108th
Urban and rural population over time
- New Zealand
- Oman
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 4.41 million against 4.37 million in Oman, a difference of 44,400.
Across all 76 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 107th and Oman ranks 108th of 236 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 8 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.19 million | 57,725 | 1.13 million | New Zealand |
| 1960s | 1.78 million | 135,679 | 1.65 million | New Zealand |
| 1970s | 2.49 million | 343,253 | 2.15 million | New Zealand |
| 1980s | 2.72 million | 838,083 | 1.88 million | New Zealand |
| 1990s | 3.11 million | 1.47 million | 1.64 million | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 3.51 million | 1.78 million | 1.74 million | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 3.92 million | 3.06 million | 862,859 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 4.33 million | 3.93 million | 395,258 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban and rural population, New Zealand or Oman?
- New Zealand, at 4.41 million against 4.37 million in Oman as of 2025.
- What is the difference in urban and rural population between New Zealand and Oman?
- 44,400, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Oman?
- 76 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2025.
- How do New Zealand and Oman rank globally for urban and rural population?
- New Zealand ranks 107th and Oman ranks 108th of 236 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Urban and rural population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.