Total population by age (70 years old) in Oman
Oman: Total population by age was 8.09 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.09
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
149th
of 234 countries
All-time high
8.09
in 2023
All-time low
1.02
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Oman, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, total population by age in Oman stood at 8.09. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and up 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Oman peaked at 8.09 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.02, in 1950.
That places Oman 149th out of 234 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population by age in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.02 | — |
| 1951 | 1.05 | +2.3% |
| 1952 | 1.07 | +2.2% |
| 1953 | 1.09 | +2.3% |
| 1954 | 1.12 | +2.5% |
| 1955 | 1.15 | +2.1% |
| 1956 | 1.17 | +2.1% |
| 1957 | 1.2 | +2.3% |
| 1958 | 1.22 | +1.8% |
| 1959 | 1.23 | +1.3% |
| 1960 | 1.25 | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 1.26 | +1.0% |
| 1962 | 1.27 | +0.8% |
| 1963 | 1.29 | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 1.32 | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 1.36 | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 1.4 | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 1.44 | +2.9% |
| 1968 | 1.48 | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 1.51 | +2.0% |
| 1970 | 1.54 | +1.6% |
| 1971 | 1.56 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 1.59 | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 1.62 | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 1.66 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 1.71 | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 1.76 | +3.1% |
| 1977 | 1.81 | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 1.87 | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 1.94 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 2.01 | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 2.08 | +3.7% |
| 1982 | 2.17 | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 2.25 | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 2.33 | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 2.41 | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 2.48 | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 2.56 | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 2.64 | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 2.74 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 2.85 | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 2.96 | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 3.06 | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 3.17 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 3.25 | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 3.32 | +2.1% |
| 1996 | 3.4 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 3.47 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 3.55 | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 3.64 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 3.71 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 3.79 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 3.87 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 3.95 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 4 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 4.04 | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 4.13 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 4.18 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 4.33 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 4.54 | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 4.66 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 5.14 | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 5.88 | +14.2% |
| 2013 | 6.23 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 6.41 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 6.69 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 6.92 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 7.07 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 7.19 | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 7.23 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 7.19 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 7.41 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 7.8 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 8.09 | +3.6% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 8.09 is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.95, 54% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Oman's 8.09 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 54.11, 15% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.13 | 1.02 | 1.23 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.36 | 1.25 | 1.51 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.71 | 1.54 | 1.94 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.37 | 2.01 | 2.74 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.27 | 2.85 | 3.64 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.06 | 3.71 | 4.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.34 | 4.66 | 7.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.62 | 7.19 | 8.09 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More population data for Oman
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 6,329 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2094 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6675 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 701,526 people (2100)
- Population density 39.08 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.4397 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Oman?
- Total population by age in Oman was 8.09 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 8.09 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.02 in 1950.
- How does Oman rank for total population by age?
- Oman ranks 149th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.8%. 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 Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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