Share of urban population living in slums in Oman
Oman: Share of urban population living in slums was 0 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of urban population living in slums in Oman, 2000–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of urban population living in slums in Oman is 0, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 12 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 4.25 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2020.
Oman ranks 158th of 177 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 | 4.25 | — |
| 2002 | 4 | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 3.55 | -11.3% |
| 2006 | 2.9 | -18.3% |
| 2008 | 2.3 | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 1.65 | -28.3% |
| 2012 | 1 | -39.4% |
| 2014 | 0.5 | -50.0% |
| 2016 | 0.3 | -40.0% |
| 2018 | 0.15 | -50.0% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.4 | 2.3 | 4.25 | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.72 | 0.15 | 1.65 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 155 Czechia 0.03 compare
- 156 Italy 0.02 compare
- 156 Luxembourg 0.02 compare
- 158 Andorra 0
- 158 Aruba 0
- 158 Belgium 0
- 158 Denmark 0
- 158 Finland 0
- 158 France 0
- 158 Germany 0
- 158 Gibraltar 0
- 158 Greece 0 compare
- 158 Iceland 0
- 158 Israel 0
- 158 Kuwait 0
- 158 Monaco 0
- 158 Netherlands 0
- 158 New Zealand 0
- 158 Norway 0
- 158 Qatar 0
- 158 Singapore 0
- 158 Switzerland 0
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 2022, 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 4.25 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 158th out of 177 countries with data for 2022.
- 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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