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Oman: Rural population

In , Oman's Rural population was 1.09 million.

That's up 5.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 15,899,365.08 . Oman ranks #124 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Oman Rural population trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
1.09M
Trough
683,679.00
1-year change
+5.2%
5-year change
+15.8%
+3.0% / yr
10-year change
+17.4%
+1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Rural population
1.086M
1.032M
945,492.0000
894,505.0000
903,702.0000
937,623.0000
967,137.0000
983,969.0000
976,876.0000
949,865.0000

About Rural population

Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Oman's Rural population in 2024?
In 2024, Oman's Rural population was 1.09 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Oman's Rural population rising or falling?
Oman's Rural population rose 5.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Oman rank globally on Rural population?
In 2024, Oman ranked #124 out of 217 countries reporting Rural population.
How does Oman's Rural population compare to the world average?
The global average for Rural population in 2024 was 15.90 million, so Oman is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.
What is Rural population and how is it measured?
Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.