Population aged 65 years or older in Oman
Oman: Population aged 65 years or older was 142.72 thousands in 2025. β Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older in Oman, 1970β2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older in Oman is 142.72 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and up 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in Oman peaked at 142.72 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 21.86 thousands, in 1970.
That places Oman 145th out of 230 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.34 thousands | 21.86 thousands | 27.64 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.3 thousands | 28.63 thousands | 40.75 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.78 thousands | 42.4 thousands | 56.14 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 62.27 thousands | 57.31 thousands | 69.77 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.95 thousands | 71.85 thousands | 120.06 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 126.89 thousands | 116.13 thousands | 142.72 thousands | 5 |
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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)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 2.51 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 294 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 2.51 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 2.51 (2024)
- Natural population growth 1.49 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 2.52 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older in Oman?
- Population aged 65 years or older in Oman was 142.72 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 142.72 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.86 thousands in 1970.
- How does Oman rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- Oman ranks 145th out of 230 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.3%. 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 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release