MigrantoOmani Diaspora
17.1K Omanis live abroad — the #183 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 93% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Palestine | 11971 |
| Australia | 1986 |
| Libya | 1909 |
| Chile | 458 |
| Sri Lanka | 335 |
| Egypt | 144 |
| Cyprus | 64 |
| Norway | 50 |
| Denmark | 44 |
| Hungary | 42 |
| Tajikistan | 34 |
| Finland | 19 |
| Bulgaria | 12 |
| Luxembourg | 6 |
| Lithuania | 5 |
| Slovakia | 4 |
| Costa Rica | 4 |
| Estonia | 3 |
| Iceland | 3 |
| Greece | 2 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Middle East is the leading destination region at 70%
12K
2.1K
2K
462
369
190
Ask Migo
Tap a question — our AI assistant answers it in chat, with real migration data
Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Oman.
Palestine is the primary destination for emigrants
Palestine attracts 70% of all emigrants from Oman, while the second-largest destination receives just 12%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 83% to 70%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to the Middle East has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to the Middle East has shifted from 83.6% to 70.4% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10920 |
| 1995 | 10800 |
| 2000 | 10898 |
| 2005 | 13313 |
| 2010 | 14009 |
| 2015 | 15667 |
| 2020 | 16877 |
| 2024 | 17095 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Palestine | Australia | Libya | Chile | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 9110 | 74 | 1246 | 30 | 3 |
| 1995 | 8902 | 119 | 1236 | 37 | 41 |
| 2000 | 8695 | 343 | 1247 | 49 | 81 |
| 2005 | 10368 | 852 | 1374 | 71 | 161 |
| 2010 | 10342 | 1237 | 1508 | 106 | 325 |
| 2015 | 11667 | 1577 | 1688 | 179 | 328 |
| 2020 | 11984 | 1877 | 1806 | 416 | 331 |
| 2024 | 11971 | 1986 | 1909 | 458 | 335 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Oman as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Oman
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Omanis move to?
Most Omanis have moved to Palestine, Australia and Libya — these three countries account for about 93% of all Omanis living abroad.
How many Omanis live abroad?
Around 17.1K Omanis live abroad, making it the #183-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Oman lives abroad?
About 0% of the population of Oman lives abroad — that's 17.1K out of a total population of 5.3M.
How has emigration from Oman changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Oman has grown from 15.7K to 17.1K people, a growth of about 9%.
Where to live?
Match a country to your priorities
Explore other countries
See where people move around the world