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Oman Population Pyramid 1972

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1972
Population: 700,593

Year

-5 -1   1972  +1 +5

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Summary

Oman in 1972

In 1972, Oman had a total population of 700,594 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 27.4%, up from 549,941 in 1962.

Half of the population was younger than 16.7 years; 46.8% were children under 15 and 3.3% were 65 or older. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #149 of 201 by population Ranks #172 of 201 by median age Ranks #92 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Oman
Population
700,594
Median age
16.7
0-14 %
46.8%
65+ %
3.3%
Child dependency
93.9
Old-age dependency
6.6
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
7,827,002
Population 2100
12,094,997
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.52

The fertility rate of Oman was 2.52 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
30405060708090
19602023 · 80.0

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 80.0 years on average (81.9 years for girls, 78.5 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Oman
Where immigrants come from (2024)

2,074,224 immigrants live in Oman, 39.3% of the population.

India803,105
Bangladesh737,087
Pakistan280,339
Egypt84,977
Philippines61,483
Where emigrants live (2024)

17,095 people born in Oman live in other countries.

State of Palestine11,971
Australia1,986
Libya1,909
Chile458
Sri Lanka335
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Oman compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Oman 700,594 16.7
Cyprus 661,063 25.1
Kuwait 920,353 18.3
United Arab Emirates 385,014 23.6
Bahrain 242,113 17.9
Frequently asked questions about Oman's population
How many people lived in Oman in 1972?
Oman had a population of 700,594 in 1972.
Is Oman's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 27.4% from 1962, with a projected population of 7,827,002 in 2050.
What is the median age in Oman?
The median age in Oman is 16.7 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Oman's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Oman, 46.8% of people are under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older.
What shape is Oman's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Oman's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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