What is the Population of Oman?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Oman has a population of approximately 5,343,630 people, making it the 122nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.07% of the world's population. With a land area of 309,500 km², the population density is roughly 17 people per km².
| Population | 5,343,630 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 122nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.07% |
| Area | 309,500 km² |
| Population density | 17 / km² |
| Demonym | Omani |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | 5,343,630 | 122nd |
| Palestine | 5,483,450 | 119th |
| Ireland | 5,458,600 | 120th |
| Slovakia | 5,413,813 | 121st |
| New Zealand | 5,324,700 | 123rd |
| Costa Rica | 5,309,625 | 124th |
| Liberia | 5,248,621 | 125th |
Oman compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 | 2,149,690 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,294,243 | 83,600 |
| Yemen | 32,684,503 | 527,968 |
Oman in context
- Oman covers 309,500 km², making it the 71st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
- With 5,343,630 people, Oman holds about 1.8% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Oman is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Oman — FAQ
What is the population of Oman?
The population of Oman is approximately 5,343,630 (5.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Oman in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Oman at approximately 5,343,630 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Oman is the 122nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Oman?
Approximately 5,343,630 people live in Oman, making it the 122nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Oman rank by population?
Oman is the 122nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.07%.
What is the population density of Oman?
Oman has a population density of roughly 17 people per km², based on a land area of 309,500 km².
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