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Oman Population Pyramid 1995

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1995
Population: 2,120,527

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-5 -1   1995  +1 +5

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Summary

Oman in 1995

As of 1995, Oman counted 2,120,527 inhabitants. A decade earlier, in 1985, the population was 1,325,480; it has grown by 60.0% since.

With a median age of 20.1 years, Oman had a youth dependency ratio of 68.5 and an old-age dependency ratio of 4.2 per 100 people of working age. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #140 of 201 by population Ranks #117 of 201 by median age Ranks #6 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
2,120,527
Median age
20.1
0-14 %
39.7%
65+ %
2.4%
Child dependency
68.5
Old-age dependency
4.2
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 2,120,528 20.1
United Arab Emirates 2,434,663 28.0
Kuwait 1,681,513 25.5
State of Palestine 2,636,551 15.6
Armenia 3,307,582 27.8
Frequently asked questions about Oman's population
How many people lived in Oman in 1995?
In 1995, Oman's population was 2,120,527.
Is Oman's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 60.0% from 1985, with a projected population of 7,827,002 in 2050.
How old is the population of Oman?
The median age in Oman is 20.1 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Oman's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Oman, 39.7% of people are under 15 and 2.4% are 65 or older.
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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