Oman
Country statistics · 1990–present
Oman at a Glance
Oman is home to 5.3 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $22,343, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 80.2 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 5.3 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 16.8 and a death rate of 1.9 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 14.9 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 79,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Oman is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $128 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $22,343 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.5% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 80.2 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $732 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 97.3% (2022), reflecting high literacy rates. 95.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 91.1% of the population (2024), representing broad access to safe drinking water.