Muscat’s Population Surpasses 1.5 Million | Official Oman Statistics Report 2025

Muscat – The National Center for Statistics and Information of Oman announced in its latest report from January that Oman’s population increased by 2.0% in 2024, reaching 5,268,072 people, compared to 5,165,602 people in 2023.

Oman’s Population Distribution by Nationality in 2024

• 🇴🇲 Omani Citizens in 2024: 2,984,793 people (56.6% of the total population).
• 🌍 Expatriates in Oman: 2,283,279 people (43.4% of the total population).

Significant Population Growth in Muscat | The Most Populated Governorate in Oman

Latest data indicates that Muscat’s population grew by 3.0% to reach 1,499,549 people, compared to 1,455,680 people at the end of 2023.

• 🏡 Omani Citizens in Muscat: 584,092 people (39.0% of the total population of the governorate).
• 🌍 Expatriates in Muscat: 915,457 people.

These figures indicate that the number of Omanis in Muscat has decreased compared to the previous year, where the number stood at 585,016 in 2023.

Population Growth Across Other Governorates of Oman | Which Areas Saw the Most Increase?

• Dhofar Governorate: Increase of 1.6%, reaching 529,625 people.
• Musandam Governorate: Decrease of 2.9%, reaching 55,148 people.
• Al Buraimi Governorate: Increase of 4.1%, reaching 135,879 people.
• Al Dakhiliyah Governorate: Increase of 0.6%, reaching 558,373 people.
• North Al Batinah Governorate: Increase of 0.9%, reaching 925,802 people.
• South Al Batinah Governorate: Increase of 4.0%, reaching 567,455 people.
• South Al Sharqiyah Governorate: Increase of 0.9%, reaching 369,963 people.
• North Al Sharqiyah Governorate: Increase of 1.6%, reaching 320,510 people.
• Al Dhahirah Governorate: Increase of 1.6%, reaching 244,438 people.
• Al Wusta Governorate: Increase of 2.0%, reaching 61,330 people.

Governorates with the Highest Omani Population in 2024

• North Al Batinah: 597,608 people (Governorate with the highest Omani population).
• Muscat: 584,092 people.
• Al Dakhiliyah: 403,825 people.

Governorates with the Highest Expatriate Population in 2024

• Muscat: 915,457 people.
• North Al Batinah: 328,194 people.
• Dhofar: 290,782 people.

Birth and Mortality Rate Changes in Oman | Births and Deaths Statistics

• Decrease in Total Births: From 71,107 in 2023 to 69,561 in 2024 (decline of 2.2%).
• Decrease in Omani Births: From 64,291 in 2023 to 61,944 in 2024 (decline of 3.7%).
• Increase in Expatriate Births in Oman: From 6,816 in 2023 to 7,617 in 2024 (increase of 11.8%).
• Increase in Mortality Rate: From 8,982 in 2023 to 9,264 in 2024 (increase of 3.1%).

📌 Conclusion | The Impact of Oman’s Population Growth on Economic and Social Development

Oman’s population growth in 2024 continues its upward trend, with Muscat experiencing the highest increase among all governorates. The rising number of expatriates and changes in birth and mortality rates will have significant implications for Oman’s long-term development planning. With growing urban populations and increasing expatriate numbers, investments in infrastructure, improved public services, and strategic population management policies will be essential for sustainable growth.