Oman
- Capital:
- Muscat
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Largest Cities:
- Greater Muscat, As Seeb, Salalah
- Abbreviation:
- OMN
5,671,458
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
5,671,458
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Oman's population is projected to be 11,852,513 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,671,458 | 4.73% | 120 |
| 2025 | 5,494,691 | 3.97% | 122 |
| 2020 | 4,522,497 | -1.5% | 127 |
| 2019 | 4,591,241 | -0.14% | 126 |
| 2018 | 4,597,877 | 1.33% | 126 |
| 2017 | 4,537,396 | 3.34% | 126 |
| 2015 | 4,184,895 | 8.7% | 126 |
| 2010 | 2,757,446 | 2.31% | 139 |
| 2005 | 2,459,802 | 1.51% | 140 |
| 2000 | 2,282,131 | 1.48% | 140 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,671,458 | 4.73% | 120 |
| 2032 | 6,275,473 | 1.54% | 118 |
| 2037 | 6,681,044 | 1.26% | 115 |
| 2042 | 7,104,479 | 1.24% | 114 |
| 2047 | 7,550,980 | 1.23% | 114 |
| 2052 | 8,013,755 | 1.2% | 113 |
| 2057 | 8,479,446 | 1.14% | 112 |
| 2062 | 8,930,353 | 1.04% | 109 |
| 2067 | 9,364,526 | 0.95% | 104 |
| 2072 | 9,784,477 | 0.88% | 104 |
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Greater Muscat has a metropolitan area population of 1,451,287, comprising 25.59%% of Oman's total population.
As of 2026, Oman has a total population of 5,671,458, ranking as the 120th most populous nation in the world.
Oman has a net population change of approximately 438 people per day, driven by 249 births, 29 deaths, and net immigration of 218 people.
Oman represents 0.07% of the total global population and 0.11% of Asia's population.
Oman has a population density of 18.3 people per km² (approximately 47.5 per mi²), making it the 203rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Oman is Arab .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Oman, comprising 85.9% of the population.