Oman: Population growth (annual %)
In , Oman's Population growth (annual %) was 4.50.
That's down 31.1% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Oman ranks #5 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 14.23
- Trough
- -1.51
- 1-year change
- -31.1%
- 5-year change
- +3,213.8%
- 10-year change
- +4.5%
- +0.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 4.4974 | |
| 6.5271 | |
| 4.9801 | |
| -0.4893 | |
| -1.5086 | |
| -0.1444 | |
| 1.3241 | |
| 3.2824 | |
| 4.8047 | |
| 4.4578 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Oman's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Oman's Population growth (annual %) was 4.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Oman's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Oman's Population growth (annual %) fell 31.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Oman rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Oman ranked #5 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Oman's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Oman is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.