Net migration in Oman
Oman: Net migration was 113,734 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
113,734
Change on year
down 26.3%
World rank
8th
of 74 countries
All-time high
492,609
in 2011
All-time low
-171,635
in 2020
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Oman, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Oman stood at 113,734.
That represents a change of down 26.3% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Oman peaked at 492,609 in 2011 and was at its lowest, -171,635, in 2020.
Oman ranks 8th of 74 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -2,996 | -2,996 | -2,996 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4,184 | -2,996 | 12,511 | 10 |
| 1980s | 23,338 | 12,626 | 33,666 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,838 | -18,235 | 31,927 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1,774 | -20,098 | 11,478 | 10 |
| 2010s | 112,605 | -117,480 | 492,609 | 10 |
| 2020s | 95,823 | -171,635 | 339,063 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 5 United Arab Emirates 158,634 compare
- 6 Saudi Arabia 119,738 compare
- 7 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 116,786 compare
- 9 Netherlands 104,681 compare
- 10 Spain 96,630 compare
- 11 France 91,737 compare
More population data for Oman
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.661 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 701,526 (2100)
- Population density 39.08 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.661 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.4397 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.19 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 6,329 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.19 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 2.51 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 294 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Oman?
- Net migration in Oman was 113,734 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 492,609 in 2011.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was -171,635 in 2020.
- How does Oman rank for net migration?
- Oman ranks 8th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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