Annual population growth in Oman
Oman: Annual population growth was 319,038 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
319,038
Change on year
up 38.8%
World rank
55th
of 236 countries
All-time high
470,342
in 2012
All-time low
-68,746
in 2020
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in Oman, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual population growth in Oman is 319,038, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 38.8% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual population growth in Oman peaked at 470,342 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -68,746, in 2020.
Oman ranks 55th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual population growth in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 5,763 | — |
| 1952 | 6,071 | +5.3% |
| 1953 | 6,332 | +4.3% |
| 1954 | 6,663 | +5.2% |
| 1955 | 6,985 | +4.8% |
| 1956 | 7,364 | +5.4% |
| 1957 | 7,811 | +6.1% |
| 1958 | 8,355 | +7.0% |
| 1959 | 8,979 | +7.5% |
| 1960 | 9,169 | +2.1% |
| 1961 | 9,370 | +2.2% |
| 1962 | 10,092 | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 10,881 | +7.8% |
| 1964 | 11,754 | +8.0% |
| 1965 | 12,659 | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 13,570 | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 14,503 | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 15,483 | +6.8% |
| 1969 | 16,461 | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 17,429 | +5.9% |
| 1971 | 18,434 | +5.8% |
| 1972 | 19,466 | +5.6% |
| 1973 | 20,591 | +5.8% |
| 1974 | 25,813 | +25.4% |
| 1975 | 31,876 | +23.5% |
| 1976 | 35,832 | +12.4% |
| 1977 | 40,613 | +13.3% |
| 1978 | 44,996 | +10.8% |
| 1979 | 48,810 | +8.5% |
| 1980 | 52,126 | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 56,078 | +7.6% |
| 1982 | 60,360 | +7.6% |
| 1983 | 63,778 | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 66,259 | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 77,766 | +17.4% |
| 1986 | 87,935 | +13.1% |
| 1987 | 87,582 | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 87,567 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | 87,661 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 87,723 | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 87,519 | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 86,764 | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 83,437 | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 60,162 | -27.9% |
| 1995 | 38,692 | -35.7% |
| 1996 | 36,394 | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 33,801 | -7.1% |
| 1998 | 31,766 | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 30,418 | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 29,229 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 28,084 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 26,921 | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 26,657 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 41,021 | +53.9% |
| 2005 | 54,986 | +34.0% |
| 2006 | 54,986 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 55,381 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 56,361 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 58,129 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 72,785 | +25.2% |
| 2011 | 319,312 | +338.7% |
| 2012 | 470,342 | +47.3% |
| 2013 | 286,811 | -39.0% |
| 2014 | 168,529 | -41.2% |
| 2015 | 182,454 | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 205,982 | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 146,517 | -28.9% |
| 2018 | 60,481 | -58.7% |
| 2019 | -6,630 | -111.0% |
| 2020 | -68,746 | +936.9% |
| 2021 | -22,073 | -67.9% |
| 2022 | 229,800 | -1141.1% |
| 2023 | 319,038 | +38.8% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 319,038 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,163, 100.9× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Oman's 319,038 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 319,038, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual population growth in Oman changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +1141.1% | -22,073 | 229,800 |
| 2020 | -936.9% | -6,630 | -68,746 |
| 2011 | +338.7% | 72,785 | 319,312 |
| 2019 | -111.0% | 60,481 | -6,630 |
| 2018 | -58.7% | 146,517 | 60,481 |
| 2021 | +67.9% | -68,746 | -22,073 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7,147 | 5,763 | 8,979 | 9 |
| 1960s | 12,394 | 9,169 | 16,461 | 10 |
| 1970s | 30,386 | 17,429 | 48,810 | 10 |
| 1980s | 72,711 | 52,126 | 87,935 | 10 |
| 1990s | 57,668 | 30,418 | 87,723 | 10 |
| 2000s | 43,176 | 26,657 | 58,129 | 10 |
| 2010s | 190,658 | -6,630 | 470,342 | 10 |
| 2020s | 114,505 | -68,746 | 319,038 | 4 |
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More population data for Oman
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6675 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -21.98 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6675 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2094 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 6,329 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.19 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.4397 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.661 (2100)
- Population density 39.08 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 701,526 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in Oman?
- Annual population growth in Oman was 319,038 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 470,342 in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was -68,746 in 2020.
- How does Oman rank for annual population growth?
- Oman ranks 55th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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