MigrantoOmani Diaspora
17.1K Omanis live abroad — 0% of the population of Oman
Omani diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 93% of the diaspora
| 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 region
70% of the diaspora lives in the Middle East
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Key facts
The Omani diaspora in numbers
Most Omanis abroad live in Palestine
70% of the diaspora lives in Palestine, while the next country accounts for just 12%.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 83% to 70%.
The share of the diaspora living in the Middle East has declined since 1990
83.6% of the diaspora lived in the Middle East in 1990, compared with 70.4% today.
Omani diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10920 |
| 1995 | 10800 |
| 2000 | 10898 |
| 2005 | 13313 |
| 2010 | 14009 |
| 2015 | 15667 |
| 2020 | 16877 |
| 2024 | 17095 |
Largest communities over time
Omanis living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Omanis in each country has changed since the selected year
Omanis among immigrants in other countries
Where Omanis make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Omanis live outside Oman?
Around 17.1K Omanis live abroad, the world's #183 largest diaspora.
Where do most Omanis abroad live?
Most Omanis live in Palestine, Australia and Libya — these three countries account for about 93% of all Omanis living abroad.
Which country has the largest Omani population outside Oman?
Palestine is home to the largest Omani community abroad — 12K people, about 70% of all Omanis living abroad.
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.
Is the Omani diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Omanis living abroad has grown from 15.7K to 17.1K, about 9%.
Where does the data on the Omani diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Oman who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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