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Oman

Asia · Western Asia · capital Muscat

About Oman

What is the capital of Oman?

The capital of Oman is Muscat. Muscat is the seat of national government for Oman, a country in Western Asia.

What is the population of Oman?

Oman has a population of about 5.0 million people, the 126th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Oman?

Oman covers 309,500 square kilometers (119,499 square miles), making Oman the 72nd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Oman?

Oman borders 3 countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

What is the life expectancy in Oman?

Life expectancy at birth in Oman is 80.0 years, the 51st highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Oman in?

Oman is in Asia, in the Western Asia region. Oman is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Oman
Populationtotal people5.0Mpeople126th
Land Areatotal km²309.5Kkm²72nd
GDP per PersonUSD per person$21.0K71st
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$106.2B68th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth80.0years51st
Urban Population% living in cities79.6%58th
Internet Users% of people online95.3%26th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman2.53births/woman78th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year869.0Karrivals/year99th
Forest Cover% of land forested0.0%208th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force3.2%140th
Military Spending% of GDP5.5%of GDP5th
Renewable Energy% of energy use0.1%202nd
Inflation Rateannual CPI change1.0%176th
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP4.3%of GDP84th
Health Spending% of GDP3.5%of GDP168th
Arable Land% of land arable0.3%203rd
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$12.5B30th

Borders Oman3 countries

Saudi Arabiacapital RiyadhUnited Arab Emiratescapital Abu DhabiYemencapital Sana'a

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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 OM · alpha-3 OMN · Western Asia

Where Oman stands18 of 21 rankings

5thMilitary % GDP5.5% of GDP26thInternet %95.3%30thForeign Investment$12.5B

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