Population of Oman

As of May 2026, the population of Oman is 4.8 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 65 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 1.37%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 28.1 years in 2016 to 30 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 79.6 years and population density is 15.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Oman peaked in 2010, reaching around 11.16% annually, but has since declined to approximately 1.33% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 328.91 thousand in 2012 to nearly 64.51 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Oman, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 74.5 years in 2006 to 79.6 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Oman

The cities of Oman are mostly small, but 9 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Muscat, with approximately 797 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Seeb, Muscat with 470.9 thousand and Bawshar, Muscat with 383.3 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in Oman: