MigrantoImmigrants in Oman
2.1M foreigners live in Oman — 39% of the country's population
Immigrants in Oman by country
The 3 largest groups make up 88% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| India | 803105 |
| Bangladesh | 737087 |
| Pakistan | 280339 |
| Egypt | 84977 |
| Philippines | 61483 |
| Sri Lanka | 30611 |
| Sudan | 22405 |
| Tanzania | 20860 |
| Nepal | 18147 |
| Jordan | 15210 |
By region of origin
93% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Oman in numbers
Immigration drives population growth
45% of the population growth of Oman since 1990 came from immigrants.
1 in 3 residents of Oman was born abroad
2.1M of 5.3M residents were born abroad — 39.3% of the population.
Indians are the largest group by a wide margin
39% of all immigrants were born in India, while the next group accounts for just 36%.
The immigrant population has grown 29% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Oman rose from 1.6M to 2.1M in four years.
Immigrant population in Oman over time
Foreigners living in Oman, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 478534 |
| 1995 | 489303 |
| 2000 | 500314 |
| 2005 | 552689 |
| 2010 | 729802 |
| 2015 | 1660541 |
| 2020 | 1604374 |
| 2024 | 2074224 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Oman, by year
| Year | Indians | Bangladeshis | Pakistanis | Egyptians | Filipinos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 185280 | 170050 | 64676 | 19605 | 14184 |
| 1995 | 189450 | 173876 | 66131 | 20046 | 14504 |
| 2000 | 193713 | 177789 | 67619 | 20497 | 14830 |
| 2005 | 213992 | 196401 | 74698 | 22643 | 16383 |
| 2010 | 282567 | 259339 | 98635 | 29899 | 21632 |
| 2015 | 642934 | 590082 | 224428 | 68029 | 49221 |
| 2020 | 621187 | 570123 | 216837 | 65728 | 47556 |
| 2024 | 803105 | 737087 | 280339 | 84977 | 61483 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Oman
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Oman
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Oman?
Around 2.1M immigrants live in Oman — the world's #33 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Oman are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 39% of the population of Oman — that's 2.1M out of a total population of 5.3M.
Where do most immigrants in Oman come from?
Most immigrants in Oman come from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan — these three countries account for about 88% of all immigrants.
How many Indians live in Oman?
Around 803.1K Indians live in Oman — about 39% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Oman growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Oman has grown from 1.7M to 2.1M, about 25%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Oman come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Oman. Their children born in Oman are not included.
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