Number of Foreign Workforce in Oman Reaches 1.8 Million
the end of September, while the number for Omanis was reported at 856,488.
Oman has long been home to foreign workers from various nationalities and has recently seen significant growth in the numbers of certain groups.
Statistical Table of Foreign Workforce in Oman
| Nationality | Number of Individuals | Changes (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 656,789 | – |
| India | 505,824 | – |
| Pakistan | 303,777 | – |
| Philippines | 44,891 | – |
| Sri Lanka | 25,260 | – |
| Sudan | 24,080 | +110 |
| Myanmar | 31,166 | +64.4 |
| Tanzania | 22,196 | +43.2 |
| Egypt | 44,317 | +10.6 |
| Others | 148,376 | – |
| Total Foreign Workforce | 1,808,672 | – |
Notably, the number of Sudanese foreign workers increased by 110%, reaching 24,080 between September 2023 and 2024. Additionally, the number of foreign workers from Myanmar rose by 64.4% to 31,166, from Tanzania by 43.2% to 22,196, and from Egypt by 10.6% to 44,317. This information has been obtained from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Currently, there are 656,789 Bangladeshis, 505,824 Indians, 303,777 Pakistanis, 44,891 Filipinos, and 25,260 Sri Lankans living in Oman. Furthermore, 148,376 fall under the category of others.
By sector, the private sector employs 1,420,587 foreign workers and 413,946 Omanis, while the government sector employs 42,300 foreign workers compared to 378,414 Omanis.
The majority of foreign workers are employed in the construction sector with 442,916, wholesale and retail trade with 273,537, manufacturing with 182,148, and accommodation and food services with 130,090.
According to Numbeo, a global database measuring quality of life data, Oman ranks very high in terms of purchasing power, safe healthcare, and quality of life. These data consider factors such as purchasing power, pollution levels, housing affordability, cost of living, safety, healthcare quality, commuting times, and climate conditions.
Source: Number of Foreign Workforce in Oman Reaches 1.8 Million
