Total population (thousands) in Oman
Oman: Total population (thousands) was 5,398 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5,398 thousands
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
122nd
of 233 countries
All-time high
5,398 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
653.73 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2025
Total population in Oman, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Oman recorded 5,398 thousands for total population in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Oman peaked at 5,398 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 653.73 thousands, in 1970.
That places Oman 122nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, 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 (thousands) in Oman, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 653.73 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 671.63 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 690.61 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 710.58 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 731.78 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 762.2 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 795.53 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 833.87 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 876.76 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 923.85 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 974.38 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1981 | 1,028 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 1,087 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 1,149 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 1,214 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 1,281 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1986 | 1,370 thousands | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 1,457 thousands | +6.4% |
| 1988 | 1,545 thousands | +6.0% |
| 1989 | 1,632 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 1,720 thousands | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 1,808 thousands | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 1,895 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 1,981 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 2,062 thousands | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 2,102 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 2,139 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 2,174 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 2,207 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 2,238 thousands | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 2,268 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 2,296 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 2,324 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 2,350 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 2,377 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 2,432 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 2,487 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 2,542 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 2,598 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 2,655 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 2,714 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 2,801 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 3,353 thousands | +19.7% |
| 2013 | 3,741 thousands | +11.6% |
| 2014 | 3,927 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 4,078 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 4,291 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 4,490 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 4,584 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 4,611 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 4,571 thousands | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 4,474 thousands | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 4,527 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 5,165 thousands | +14.1% |
| 2025 | 5,398 thousands | +4.5% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 5,398 thousands is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,084 thousands, 1.8× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Oman's 5,398 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,575 thousands, 47% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 765.05 thousands | 653.73 thousands | 923.85 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,274 thousands | 974.38 thousands | 1,632 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,033 thousands | 1,720 thousands | 2,238 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,433 thousands | 2,268 thousands | 2,655 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,859 thousands | 2,714 thousands | 4,611 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,827 thousands | 4,474 thousands | 5,398 thousands | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 119 Palestine 5,540 thousands compare
- 120 Slovakia 5,494 thousands compare
- 121 Central African Republic 5,421 thousands compare
- 123 Ireland 5,283 thousands compare
- 124 Mauritania 5,242 thousands compare
- 125 New Zealand 5,234 thousands 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)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 39.08 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 701,526 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Oman?
- Total population in Oman was 5,398 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 5,398 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 653.73 thousands in 1970.
- How does Oman rank for total population?
- Oman ranks 122nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release