Drop in Some Expatriate Nationalities in Oman – 2024 Demographic Changes

According to the latest statistics from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the number of expatriates in Oman has declined for certain nationalities, while others have seen an increase. Notably, Indian and Bangladeshi expatriates remain the largest foreign communities in Oman.

Expatriate Population by Nationality in Oman (2024)

📌 Total expatriate population in Oman: 1,808,940 (0.1% decrease from 2023)

🔻 Declining Expatriate Numbers

• Bangladeshis: 637,152 (-11% from 2023)
• Indians: 506,630 (-2.7%)
• Filipinos: 44,913 (-3.2%)
• Sri Lankans: 24,156 (-12.1%)

🔺 Increasing Expatriate Numbers

• Pakistanis: 317,296 (+10.1%)
• Egyptians: 45,921 (+10.3%)
• Myanmar nationals: 331,110 (+41.9%)
• Sudanese: 23,545 (+16.1%)
• Tanzanians: 23,530 (+23%)

Overall Population of Oman at the End of 2024

• Total population of Oman: 5,272,984
• Omani nationals: 2,988,648 (56.68% of total population)
• Expatriates: 2,284,336

📉 Decline in Birth Rate in Oman (2024)

According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the birth rate in Oman has decreased in 2024:

• 📌 Total births recorded: 69,561
• 📌 3.7% decrease in Omani newborns
• 📌 11.8% increase in expatriate births

These figures indicate significant demographic changes in Oman and their potential impact on the economy, labor market, and immigration policies.