Annual change in population in Oman
Oman: Annual change in population was 319,038 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Oman, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in population in Oman is 319,038 people, 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 change in population in Oman peaked at 470,342 people in 2012 and was at its lowest, -68,746 people, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7,147 people | 5,763 people | 8,979 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 12,394 people | 9,169 people | 16,461 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 30,386 people | 17,429 people | 48,810 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 72,711 people | 52,126 people | 87,935 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 57,668 people | 30,418 people | 87,723 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 43,176 people | 26,657 people | 58,129 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 190,658 people | -6,630 people | 470,342 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 114,505 people | -68,746 people | 319,038 people | 4 |
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More population data for Oman
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 701,526 people (2100)
- Population density 39.08 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 2.51 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 294 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 2.51 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 2.51 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 1.5% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 2.52 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Oman?
- Annual change in population in Oman was 319,038 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 470,342 people in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was -68,746 people in 2020.
- How does Oman rank for annual change in population?
- Oman ranks 55th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population 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 UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.