ATLAS · COUNTRY PROFILE
Oman
According to the World Bank, Oman was home to 5.3 million people in 2024 — the 124th most populous of 217 countries, 0.06% of everyone on Earth.
REGIONMiddle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
INCOME GROUP · WORLD BANKHigh income
CAPITALMuscat
Oman by the numbers
| METRIC | VALUE | WORLD RANK | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationWorld Bank, 2024 | 5.3 million | 124th of 217 | 0.06% |
| People | |||
| Population GrowthWorld Bank, 2024 | 4.5% | 5th of 217 | — |
| Birth RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 16.8 / 1,000 | 90th of 217 | — |
| Death RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 1.9 / 1,000 | 214th of 217 | — |
| Fertility RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 2.51 | 77th of 217 | — |
| Urban PopulationWorld Bank, 2024 | 79.4% | 59th of 217 | — |
| Economy | |||
| GDP (current US$)World Bank, 2024 | $107.1B | 71st of 214 | 0.10% |
| GDP per capitaWorld Bank, 2024 | $20.3K | 73rd of 214 | — |
| GNI per capitaWorld Bank, 2024 | $19.5K | 69th of 207 | — |
| InflationWorld Bank, 2024 | 0.6% | 178th of 193 | — |
| UnemploymentWorld Bank, 2025 | 3.3% | 139th of 187 | — |
| Health | |||
| Life ExpectancyWorld Bank, 2024 | 80.2 yrs | 52nd of 217 | — |
| Infant MortalityWorld Bank, 2024 | 8.3 / 1,000 | 124th of 196 | — |
| Health SpendingWorld Bank, 2024 | 3.5% | 168th of 193 | — |
| PhysiciansWorld Bank, 2023 | 2.0 / 1,000 | 87th of 208 | — |
| Environment | |||
| CO₂ per capitaWorld Bank, 2024 | 18.7 | 7th of 203 | — |
| Forest CoverWorld Bank, 2023 | 0.0% | 209th of 214 | — |
| Renewable EnergyWorld Bank, 2022 | 0.1% | 204th of 212 | — |
| Society | |||
| Internet UsersWorld Bank, 2025 | 95.3% | 30th of 213 | — |
| Mobile SubscriptionsWorld Bank, 2024 | 120.6 / 1,000 | 88th of 214 | — |
| Literacy RateWorld Bank, 2024 | 97.3% | 55th of 170 | — |
| Land | |||
| Population DensityWorld Bank, 2023 | 16.3 | 195th of 216 | — |
| Arable LandWorld Bank, 2023 | 0.3% | 203rd of 206 | — |
23 live measures for Oman, each linking to its world map and ranking. Every figure carries its source and year; where the source has no value for Oman, the table says so in words rather than inventing a number.
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