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Oman Population Pyramid 1975

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1975
Population: 778,863

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-5 -1   1975  +1 +5

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Summary

Oman in 1975

As of 1975, Oman counted 778,864 inhabitants. A decade earlier, in 1965, the population was 585,236; it has grown by 33.1% since.

Half of the population was younger than 16.2 years; 47.5% were children under 15 and 3.2% were 65 or older. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #148 of 201 by population Ranks #181 of 201 by median age Ranks #47 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
778,864
Median age
16.2
0-14 %
47.5%
65+ %
3.2%
Child dependency
96.5
Old-age dependency
6.4
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 778,864 16.2
Cyprus 659,406 25.5
United Arab Emirates 542,857 25.4
Kuwait 1,104,863 18.4
Bahrain 283,243 19.2
Frequently asked questions about Oman's population
What was the population of Oman in 1975?
Oman had a population of 778,864 in 1975.
Is the population of Oman increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 33.1% from 1965, with a projected population of 7,827,002 in 2050.
How old is the population of Oman?
Oman's median age is 16.2 years.
What share of Oman's population is over 65 or under 15?
3.2% of Oman's population is 65 or older, and 47.5% is under 15.
What shape is Oman's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Oman has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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