Population of Oman 2026
5٬402٬569
Population now (estimate)
309٬500
Area (km²)
17
Density (per km²)
2%
Annual growth rate
5٬402٬569
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Oman in 2026 is about 5,402,569 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 2%.
Oman covers about 309,500 km², with Muscat as its capital, giving a population density of around 17 people per km².
Population trend of Oman
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.
Population pyramid — Oman
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
Oman holds a medium position in terms of population size. Its population grows at a moderate pace.
يتركّز السكان في الشمال حول مسقط وسهل الباطنة، مع وجود كبير للوافدين.