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Index / Demographics
   Oman /
Demographics
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Key figures
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Fertility
5.5 children/woman.
MENA rank: 21 of 22.
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Demographics
With comparison tables for all countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Oman had one of the fastest growing populations through the 20th century, when it doubled 11 times, but the indigenous population doubled only 9 times. The population growth continues in the 2000's; 2009 figure for annual growth is at 3.1%. The reason for this high figure is a fertility rate of 5.5 children per mother and a young population with median age at 19 years, which results few deaths: there are 9.5 births per death case. The immigration factor is now of minimal importance, the net immigration counts less than 1,000 persons per year.
All factors suggest a continued high population growth for Oman, projections indicate between 8 and 9 million by 2050. Oman is still far from a country facing overpopulation, even if water resources are limited.
More information of demography is found in other Oman articles about ethnic composition, first languages spoken and religious adherence. There is also information relevant to demographics under education and health.
| Year |
Total |
Density
(per km²) |
Change |
Nationals |
Foreigners |
| 1890 |
184,000 |
0.9 |
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| 1900 |
214,000 |
1 |
16% |
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| 1910 |
249,000 |
1 |
16% |
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| 1920 |
290,000 |
1 |
16% |
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| 1930 |
337,000 |
2 |
16% |
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| 1940 |
392,000 |
2 |
16% |
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| 1950 |
413,000 |
2 |
5% |
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| 1960 |
505,000 |
2 |
22% |
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| 1970 |
747,000 |
4 |
48% |
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| 1980 |
1,190,000 |
6 |
59% |
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| 1990 |
1,460,000 |
6 |
23% |
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| 2000 |
2,530,000 |
12 |
73% |
79% |
2,000,000 |
21% |
530,000 |
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2009
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3,420,000 |
16 |
46% |
83% |
2,840,000 |
17% |
580,000 |
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