Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Oman
Oman: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 1.57 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.57 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
60th
of 121 countries
All-time high
11.44 % change on previous year
in 1964
All-time low
1.5 % change on previous year
in 2001
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Oman, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Oman stood at 1.57 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 85.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Oman peaked at 11.44 % change on previous year in 1964 and was at its lowest, 1.5 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Oman 60th out of 121 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Oman, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11.4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 11.41 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1964 | 11.44 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 11.4 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 11.4 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 11.42 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 11.4 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 11.42 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1976 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 11.4 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1979 | 11.42 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 11.4 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 11.4 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 11.4 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 11.4 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 5.55 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 1995 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 1996 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +57.0% |
| 2005 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 2006 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 7.4 % change on previous year | +145.2% |
| 2012 | 11.12 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 2013 | 11.09 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 11.11 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 11.12 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 2018 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 2020 | 3.2 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 2021 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2022 | 2.06 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 2023 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 2024 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2025 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.41 % change on previous year | 11.4 % change on previous year | 11.44 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 11.42 % change on previous year | 11.4 % change on previous year | 11.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.42 % change on previous year | 11.4 % change on previous year | 11.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.87 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 11.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.34 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 3.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.98 % change on previous year | 3.02 % change on previous year | 11.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.12 % change on previous year | 1.57 % change on previous year | 3.2 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Oman
- 57 Saudi Arabia 1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Paraguay 1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 59 Ecuador 1.58 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Kuwait 1.53 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Israel 1.52 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Mongolia 1.5 % change on previous year compare
More urban development data for Oman
- Population in the largest city 39.0% (2025)
- Population density 16.31 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 46.86 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.70 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.3098 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 5.33 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 1.70 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 4.16 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 41.99 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Oman?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Oman was 1.57 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 11.44 % change on previous year in 1964.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Oman rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Oman ranks 60th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.