Urban Population: Oman
Oman's urban population is currently 79.4% as of 2024. # Oman Urban Population Oman's urban population reached 79.
Current (2024)
79.4%
-0.2% y/y
Peak (2021)
80.1%
Low (1960)
16.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Oman
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Oman
Analysis# Oman Urban Population
Oman's urban population reached 79.444% in 2024, approaching its all-time peak of 80.124% recorded in 2021. This represents a dramatic transformation from 1960, when only 16.4% of Oman's population lived in urban areas—a 384.4% increase over six decades. The nation has undergone one of the world's most rapid urbanization processes, driven by oil economy development and modernization initiatives.
The data reveals a plateau emerging after 2021. Urban population growth accelerated sharply from 2015 to 2021, climbing from 77.303% to 80.124%, but has since declined modestly to 79.444% by 2024. This leveling suggests Oman may be approaching urbanization saturation, with limited room for further urban concentration. The slight downward trend from 2021 onward signals potential stabilization around the 79-80% range, reflecting demographic shifts and possible rural population stabilization.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79.4% | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 79.6% | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 80.0% | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 80.1% | +0.13% |
| 2020 | 80.0% | +0.55% |
| 2019 | 79.6% | +0.78% |
| 2018 | 79.0% | +0.83% |
| 2017 | 78.3% | +0.72% |
| 2016 | 77.8% | +0.58% |
| 2015 | 77.3% | +0.54% |
| 2014 | 76.9% | +0.52% |
| 2013 | 76.5% | +0.53% |
| 2012 | 76.1% | +0.57% |
| 2011 | 75.7% | +0.67% |
| 2010 | 75.2% | +0.84% |
| 2009 | 74.5% | +0.98% |
| 2008 | 73.8% | +1.01% |
| 2007 | 73.1% | +0.93% |
| 2006 | 72.4% | +0.74% |
| 2005 | 71.9% | +0.44% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 71.5% | +0.07% |
| 2003 | 71.5% | -0.01% |
| 2002 | 71.5% | -0.02% |
| 2001 | 71.5% | -0.03% |
| 2000 | 71.5% | -0.04% |
| 1999 | 71.6% | -0.04% |
| 1998 | 71.6% | -0.04% |
| 1997 | 71.6% | -0.03% |
| 1996 | 71.6% | -0.02% |
| 1995 | 71.7% | -0.01% |
| 1994 | 71.7% | +0.04% |
| 1993 | 71.6% | +0.29% |
| 1992 | 71.4% | +0.61% |
| 1991 | 71.0% | +0.91% |
| 1990 | 70.4% | +1.20% |
| 1989 | 69.5% | +1.48% |
| 1988 | 68.5% | +1.76% |
| 1987 | 67.3% | +2.04% |
| 1986 | 66.0% | +2.31% |
| 1985 | 64.5% | +2.58% |
| 1984 | 62.9% | +2.85% |
| 1983 | 61.1% | +3.12% |
| 1982 | 59.3% | +3.39% |
| 1981 | 57.3% | +3.67% |
| 1980 | 55.3% | +3.95% |
| 1979 | 53.2% | +4.23% |
| 1978 | 51.0% | +4.51% |
| 1977 | 48.8% | +4.80% |
| 1976 | 46.6% | +5.09% |
| 1975 | 44.3% | +5.39% |
| 1974 | 42.1% | +5.68% |
| 1973 | 39.8% | +5.98% |
| 1972 | 37.6% | +6.27% |
| 1971 | 35.4% | +6.56% |
| 1970 | 33.2% | +6.84% |
| 1969 | 31.1% | +7.09% |
| 1968 | 29.0% | +7.33% |
| 1967 | 27.0% | +7.51% |
| 1966 | 25.1% | +7.65% |
| 1965 | 23.3% | +7.70% |
| 1964 | 21.7% | +7.65% |
| 1963 | 20.1% | +7.48% |
| 1962 | 18.7% | +7.13% |
| 1961 | 17.5% | +6.60% |
| 1960 | 16.4% | — |
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