Population density of the capital city in Oman
Oman: Population density of the capital city was 7,106 in 2100. ▲ Rising
Population density of the capital city in Oman, 2020–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population density of the capital city in Oman is 7,106, measured in 2100. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population density of the capital city in Oman peaked at 7,106 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 4,747, in 2020.
Oman ranks 59th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
Population density of the capital city in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,747 | — |
| 2025 | 5,068 | +6.8% |
| 2030 | 5,513 | +8.8% |
| 2035 | 5,166 | -6.3% |
| 2040 | 5,381 | +4.2% |
| 2045 | 5,633 | +4.7% |
| 2050 | 5,794 | +2.9% |
| 2055 | 5,950 | +2.7% |
| 2060 | 6,164 | +3.6% |
| 2065 | 6,375 | +3.4% |
| 2070 | 6,500 | +2.0% |
| 2075 | 6,681 | +2.8% |
| 2080 | 6,833 | +2.3% |
| 2085 | 6,746 | -1.3% |
| 2090 | 6,827 | +1.2% |
| 2095 | 6,983 | +2.3% |
| 2100 | 7,106 | +1.8% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 7,106 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,942, 1.8× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Oman's 7,106 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8,610, 83% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 4,908 | 4,747 | 5,068 | 2 |
| 2030s | 5,340 | 5,166 | 5,513 | 2 |
| 2040s | 5,507 | 5,381 | 5,633 | 2 |
| 2050s | 5,872 | 5,794 | 5,950 | 2 |
| 2060s | 6,270 | 6,164 | 6,375 | 2 |
| 2070s | 6,591 | 6,500 | 6,681 | 2 |
| 2080s | 6,790 | 6,746 | 6,833 | 2 |
| 2090s | 6,905 | 6,827 | 6,983 | 2 |
| 2100s | 7,106 | 7,106 | 7,106 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Oman
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 density of the capital city in Oman?
- Population density of the capital city in Oman was 7,106 in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population density of the capital city recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 7,106 in 2100.
- What is the lowest population density of the capital city recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,747 in 2020.
- How does Oman rank for population density of the capital city?
- Oman ranks 59th out of 191 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population density of the capital city rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population density of the capital city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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