Oman Population Pyramid (2026)
Oman has a population of 5,671,458 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 118th-largest population in the world and 0.07% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 24.0% of the population and people aged 65 and over 2.7%, with 166.5 males for every 100 females.
Oman Demographics
Oman has 5.7 million people in 2026, up 755.8% from 662,680 in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 80,275 (UN projection for 2026).
65+ share 2.7% — the 17th-lowest of 194 countries.
Under-15 share 24.0% — the 95th-highest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Millennials — 36.3% (2,056,645)
All generations in Oman →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how Oman's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
Oman has 166.5 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Men outnumber women by 1,415,804 (25.0% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:3,543,631
- Percentage:62.5%
Female Statistics
- Population:2,127,827
- Percentage:37.5%
- Ratio Format:1:0.600
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of Oman indicates more males than females.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 90,828 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82,526 | 18.3 | 2.59 | estimate |
| 2022 | 77,354 | 16.4 | 2.45 | estimate |
| 2023 | 85,065 | 16.8 | 2.53 | estimate |
| 2024 | 88,613 | 16.8 | 2.51 | projection |
| 2025 | 90,129 | 16.4 | 2.48 | projection |
| 2026 | 90,828 | 16.0 | 2.44 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (90,828 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
Oman's median age is 29.8 years
Half the population is younger than 29.8 years, half is older — indicating a young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 445,033 | 7.8% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 476,106 | 8.4% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 442,679 | 7.8% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 334,332 | 5.9% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 446,579 | 7.9% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 586,652 | 10.3% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 692,118 | 12.2% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 709,516 | 12.5% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 549,067 | 9.7% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 366,522 | 6.5% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 233,940 | 4.1% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 141,639 | 2.5% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 92,077 | 1.6% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 63,113 | 1.1% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 38,104 | 0.7% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 27,355 | 0.5% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 15,768 | 0.3% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 7,491 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 2,667 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 631 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 68 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 2.44 children per woman and 16.0 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (1.9). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Oman Total Fertility Rate: 2.44 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.59 | 18.3 | |
| 2022 | 2.45 | 16.4 | ↓0.14 |
| 2023 | 2.53 | 16.8 | ↑0.08 |
| 2024 | 2.51 | 16.8 | ↓0.02 |
| 2025 | 2.48 | 16.4 | ↓0.03 |
| 2026 | 2.44 | 16.0 | ↓0.04 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 2.29
Oman's total fertility rate is 2.44 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. Oman ranks 76 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the middle third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −66.4% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, Oman's population has increased by 1141.1%.
The median age has increased from 17.8 in 1950 to 29.8 in 2026, indicating population aging.
Understanding Oman's Demographics
Oman has a stationary population pyramid — similar-sized bands from the youngest cohorts through the working ages.
Children under 15 make up 24.0% of the population and people aged 65 and over 2.7%.
The largest five-year age band is 35–39, at 12.5% of the population, compared with 7.8% in the 0–4 band.
Demographic Analysis: Oman's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
Oman's working-age share peaked in 2013 at 75.5% and is 73.2% in 2026.
Fertility Transition Stage
Oman is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 2.44 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
Oman's median age changed by +1.6 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 5,671,458 |
| Male Population | 3,543,631(62.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,127,827(37.5%) |
| Median Age | 29.8 years |
| Sex Ratio | 166.5 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 1,363,818(24.0%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 4,152,443(73.2%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 155,197(2.7%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 36.6 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 32.8 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 3.7 |
| Pyramid Type | Stationary |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in Oman
How long the average person in Oman is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
Oman is projected to grow to 7.8 million people by 2050 (+38.0% from 2026).
The median age rises from 29.8 in 2026 to 31.5 by 2050.
Oman's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 51.1%, growing from 0.7 million in 1970 to 1.0 million by 1980
The median age decreased by 0.7 years, indicating a younger demographic profile during this period
The youth population share expanded by 1.3 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 663K to 1.0M
- • Growth rate of 51.1% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 16.1 to 15.4 years (−0.7y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.4 points; under-15 share by +1.3 points
Frequently Asked Questions About Oman
How does Oman rank globally by population?
Oman ranks 118th in the world by population with 5.67 million people as of 2026, representing 0.07% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does Oman's age structure reveal about its development?
Oman's age structure — 24.0% under 15, 73.2% working-age (15–64) and 2.7% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with a stationary population pyramid. The median age is 29.8 years.
What is the dependency ratio in Oman?
Oman has 36.6 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is Oman experiencing a demographic dividend?
Oman has moved past its demographic-dividend window. Oman's working-age share peaked in 2013 at 75.5% and is 73.2% in 2026. The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in Oman's population?
Oman has more males than females, with 166.5 males per 100 females.
Compare with Other Countries
Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Oman Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/oman
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