Population growth in Oman
Oman: Population growth was 4.5 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.5
Change on year
down 31.1%
World rank
4th
of 74 countries
All-time high
14.23
in 2012
All-time low
-1.51
in 2020
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Population growth in Oman, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population growth in Oman is 4.5, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 31.1% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth in Oman peaked at 14.23 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -1.51, in 2020.
Oman ranks 4th 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 | 2.18 | 1.75 | 2.58 | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.86 | 2.66 | 5.28 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.69 | 5.35 | 6.42 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.96 | 1.36 | 5.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.75 | 1.13 | 2.26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.37 | -0.1444 | 14.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.8 | -1.51 | 6.53 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 1 Qatar 7.32 compare
- 2 United Arab Emirates 4.68 compare
- 3 Saudi Arabia 4.63 compare
- 5 Syrian Arab Republic 4.47 compare
- 6 Yemen 2.98 compare
- 7 Malta 2.87 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 population growth in Oman?
- Population growth in Oman was 4.5 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest population growth recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 14.23 in 2012.
- What is the lowest population growth recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.51 in 2020.
- How does Oman rank for population growth?
- Oman ranks 4th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population growth rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. 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 Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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