Oman Population
Middle East & North Africa · 118th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
5,715,949
The population of Oman is about 5,715,949 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 5.7 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.07% of the world's people.
Oman is ranked 118th of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 3.2% a year, roughly 500 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 7.8 million. That is 10.7 times its 1960 population of 530 thousand. Population density is 18 people per square kilometre. 79% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
5.7 million
Yearly change
+3.22%
World rank
118th
Share of world
0.07%
Density
18/km²
Land area
309,500 km²
Life expectancy
80.2 yrs
Births per woman
2.51
GDP per capita
$19,947
GDP
$109.6B
Population of Oman, 1960–2050
Oman population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 530,485 | — | 2 |
| 1970 | 662,680 | +2.70% | 2 |
| 1980 | 1,001,248 | +5.49% | 3 |
| 1990 | 1,763,954 | +5.23% | 6 |
| 2000 | 2,282,131 | +1.30% | 7 |
| 2010 | 2,757,446 | +2.71% | 9 |
| 2020 | 4,522,497 | −1.50% | 15 |
| 2024 | 5,281,538 | +4.60% | 17 |
| 2026proj. | 5,671,458 | +3.22% | 18 |
| 2030proj. | 6,112,706 | +1.44% | 20 |
| 2040proj. | 6,931,974 | +1.24% | 22 |
| 2050proj. | 7,827,002 | +1.20% | 25 |
Oman vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 31.4 times as many people as Oman. Bangladesh is 74.5 times more densely populated.
Oman population: questions and answers
What is the population of Oman in 2026?
About 5,671,458 (5.7 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Oman's population growing?
Yes, by about 3.22% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Oman?
About 18 people per km², with a land area of 309,500 km².
What will the population of Oman be in 2050?
About 7.8 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Oman?
Muscat.
What is the life expectancy in Oman?
80.2 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.