Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Oman
Oman: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 3,200 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3,200 thousands
Change on year
up 5.2%
World rank
113th
of 233 countries
All-time high
3,200 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
216.44 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2025
Population aged 25-64 years in Oman, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 25-64 years in Oman is 3,200 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and up 31.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in Oman peaked at 3,200 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 216.44 thousands, in 1970.
That places Oman 113th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Oman, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 216.44 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 221.25 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 226.3 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 230.97 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 233.88 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 241.22 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1976 | 250.45 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 262.06 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 275.75 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1979 | 291.15 thousands | +5.6% |
| 1980 | 307.82 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 325.46 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 344.99 thousands | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 366.16 thousands | +6.1% |
| 1984 | 388.51 thousands | +6.1% |
| 1985 | 411.47 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 443.99 thousands | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 479.47 thousands | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 517.98 thousands | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 559.4 thousands | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 603.71 thousands | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 650.79 thousands | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 700.61 thousands | +7.7% |
| 1993 | 753.07 thousands | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 804.32 thousands | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 813.6 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 823.87 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 835.58 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 849.24 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 864.87 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 882.48 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 902.85 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 926.21 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 953.17 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 982.4 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 1,015 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 1,054 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 1,099 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 1,152 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 1,212 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 1,279 thousands | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 1,368 thousands | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 1,822 thousands | +33.2% |
| 2013 | 2,160 thousands | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 2,315 thousands | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 2,440 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2016 | 2,603 thousands | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 2,748 thousands | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 2,817 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 2,820 thousands | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 2,744 thousands | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 2,613 thousands | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 2,622 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 3,041 thousands | +16.0% |
| 2025 | 3,200 thousands | +5.2% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 3,200 thousands is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,666 thousands, 1.9× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Oman's 3,200 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6,485 thousands, 49% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +33.2% | 1,368 thousands | 1,822 thousands |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 244.95 thousands | 216.44 thousands | 291.15 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 414.52 thousands | 307.82 thousands | 559.4 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 769.97 thousands | 603.71 thousands | 864.87 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,018 thousands | 882.48 thousands | 1,212 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,237 thousands | 1,279 thousands | 2,820 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,844 thousands | 2,613 thousands | 3,200 thousands | 5 |
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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)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 39.08 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 701,526 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years in Oman?
- Population aged 25-64 years in Oman was 3,200 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 3,200 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 216.44 thousands in 1970.
- How does Oman rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- Oman ranks 113th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release