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Oman Population Pyramid 1978

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1978
Population: 900,304

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-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

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Summary

Oman in 1978

The population of Oman in 1978 was 900,304. A decade earlier, in 1968, the population was 628,798; it has grown by 43.2% since.

The median age was 16.4 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 95.1 children under 15 and 6.1 people aged 65 or over. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #148 of 201 by population Ranks #182 of 201 by median age Ranks #16 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
900,304
Median age
16.4
0-14 %
47.3%
65+ %
3.0%
Child dependency
95.1
Old-age dependency
6.1
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 900,304 16.4
United Arab Emirates 809,274 25.5
Cyprus 672,249 26.8
Kuwait 1,340,319 19.6
State of Palestine 1,389,496 15.1
Frequently asked questions about Oman's population
What was the population of Oman in 1978?
Oman had a population of 900,304 in 1978.
Is Oman's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 43.2% from 1968, with a projected population of 7,827,002 in 2050.
What is the median age in Oman?
Oman's median age is 16.4 years.
How many children and older people live in Oman?
3.0% of Oman's population is 65 or older, and 47.3% 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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