Who moves to Oman
2.1M people have chosen Oman for relocation — #33 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Oman? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 88% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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
Asia is the leading region of origin at 93%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Oman.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
45% of the population growth of Oman since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 3 residents of Oman is foreign-born — 2.1M out of 5.3M, representing 39.3% of the population.
India is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
India accounts for 39% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 36%.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 29% from 1.6M to 2.1M, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 478534 |
| 1995 | 489303 |
| 2000 | 500314 |
| 2005 | 552689 |
| 2010 | 729802 |
| 2015 | 1660541 |
| 2020 | 1604374 |
| 2024 | 2074224 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | India | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Egypt | Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Oman as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Oman