Population by age group in Oman
Oman: Population by age group was 134,294 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
134,294
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
147th
of 236 countries
All-time high
134,294
in 2023
All-time low
13,971
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Oman, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Oman recorded 134,294 for population by age group in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 35.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Oman peaked at 134,294 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 13,971, in 1950.
Oman ranks 147th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by age group in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 13,971 | — |
| 1951 | 14,444 | +3.4% |
| 1952 | 14,902 | +3.2% |
| 1953 | 15,341 | +2.9% |
| 1954 | 15,759 | +2.7% |
| 1955 | 16,156 | +2.5% |
| 1956 | 16,530 | +2.3% |
| 1957 | 16,879 | +2.1% |
| 1958 | 17,219 | +2.0% |
| 1959 | 17,565 | +2.0% |
| 1960 | 17,928 | +2.1% |
| 1961 | 18,295 | +2.0% |
| 1962 | 18,691 | +2.2% |
| 1963 | 19,106 | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 19,520 | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 19,931 | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 20,355 | +2.1% |
| 1967 | 20,769 | +2.0% |
| 1968 | 21,202 | +2.1% |
| 1969 | 21,641 | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 22,085 | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 22,538 | +2.1% |
| 1972 | 22,997 | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 23,477 | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 24,039 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 24,701 | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 25,442 | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 26,268 | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 27,175 | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 28,144 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 29,163 | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 30,260 | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 31,440 | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 32,708 | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 34,052 | +4.1% |
| 1985 | 35,453 | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 36,890 | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 38,386 | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 39,956 | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 41,581 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 43,273 | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 45,042 | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 46,886 | +4.1% |
| 1993 | 48,802 | +4.1% |
| 1994 | 50,378 | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 51,605 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 52,872 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 54,174 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 55,477 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 56,718 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 57,809 | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 58,665 | +1.5% |
| 2002 | 59,120 | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 59,360 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 60,660 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 62,893 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 64,951 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 66,858 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 68,767 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 70,796 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 73,157 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 81,488 | +11.4% |
| 2012 | 93,169 | +14.3% |
| 2013 | 98,787 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 102,577 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 107,713 | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 111,920 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 115,649 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 118,721 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 119,798 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 117,847 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 117,693 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 125,677 | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 134,294 | +6.9% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 134,294 is below the median for high income countries, which is 285,676, 47% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Oman's 134,294 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 937,639, 14% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 15,877 | 13,971 | 17,565 | 10 |
| 1960s | 19,744 | 17,928 | 21,641 | 10 |
| 1970s | 24,687 | 22,085 | 28,144 | 10 |
| 1980s | 34,989 | 29,163 | 41,581 | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,523 | 43,273 | 56,718 | 10 |
| 2000s | 62,988 | 57,809 | 70,796 | 10 |
| 2010s | 102,298 | 73,157 | 119,798 | 10 |
| 2020s | 123,878 | 117,693 | 134,294 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 144 Mauritania 161,458 compare
- 145 Eritrea 144,058 compare
- 146 Kuwait 142,869 compare
- 148 Reunion 130,063 compare
- 149 Montenegro 110,585 compare
- 150 Central African Republic 107,955 compare
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 population by age group in Oman?
- Population by age group in Oman was 134,294 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 134,294 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,971 in 1950.
- How does Oman rank for population by age group?
- Oman ranks 147th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.9%. 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 Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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