Share of urban population living in slums in Oman
Oman: Share of urban population living in slums was 0 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0
World rank
180th
of 214 countries
All-time high
4.23
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 2020
Years of data
13
2000–2024
Share of urban population living in slums in Oman, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of urban population living in slums in Oman is 0, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of urban population living in slums in Oman peaked at 4.23 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2020.
Oman ranks 180th of 214 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of urban population living in slums in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.23 | — |
| 2002 | 4 | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 3.54 | -11.5% |
| 2006 | 2.89 | -18.4% |
| 2008 | 2.27 | -21.5% |
| 2010 | 1.65 | -27.3% |
| 2012 | 1.03 | -37.6% |
| 2014 | 0.51 | -50.5% |
| 2016 | 0.3 | -41.2% |
| 2018 | 0.09 | -70.0% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 0 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.08. (81 countries reporting)
- Oman's 0 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.03. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.39 | 2.27 | 4.23 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.716 | 0.09 | 1.65 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 177 Italy 0.02 compare
- 177 Luxembourg 0.02 compare
- 179 Portugal 0.01 compare
- 180 Andorra 0
- 180 Aruba 0
- 180 Belgium 0
- 180 British Virgin Islands 0
- 180 Czechia 0 compare
- 180 Denmark 0
- 180 Finland 0
- 180 France 0
- 180 Germany 0
- 180 Gibraltar 0
- 180 Israel 0
- 180 Kuwait 0
- 180 Malta 0 compare
- 180 Monaco 0 compare
- 180 Netherlands 0
- 180 New Zealand 0
- 180 Norway 0
- 180 Qatar 0
- 180 Singapore 0
- 180 Switzerland 0
- 180 Bahamas 0
- 180 Bahrain 0
- 180 Barbados 0
- 180 Curacao 0
- 180 Dominica 0
- 180 Greenland 0
- 180 Grenada 0
- 180 Guadeloupe 0
- 180 Macao 0
- 180 Micronesia (country) 0
- 180 Montserrat 0
- 180 Puerto Rico 0 compare
- 180 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0
- 180 San Marino 0 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 share of urban population living in slums in Oman?
- Share of urban population living in slums in Oman was 0 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 4.23 in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of urban population living in slums recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2020.
- How does Oman rank for share of urban population living in slums?
- Oman ranks 180th out of 214 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of urban population living in slums rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. 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 Share of urban population living in slums. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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