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Oman: key facts and figures
Oman has 5.3 million people, Arabic as an official language, the Omani Rial and 15 public holidays a year. It ranks 181st of 195 countries for aged 65 and over.
5.3 millionpeople
OMRcurrency
Arabicofficial language
+968calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
5.3 millionPopulation
- Annual change+4.6%
- Fertility rate2.5 per woman#77
- Aged 65 and over2.64%#181
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$19,947Output per person
- Total economy$109.6 billion#69
- Real growth+2.4%#121
- Inflation1%#144
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.858Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.750#50
- Life expectancy80 years#39
- Mean schooling11.9 years#42
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Omani RialCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeOMR
- SymbolOMR
- CapitalMuscat
Languages
which languages hold official status
ArabicOfficial languages
- Text directionRight to left
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+968
- Time zoneAsia/Muscat
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
15Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 15Sultan's Accession Day
- Jan 18Isra and Mi'raj Government
- Mar 19Eid al-Fitr Holiday Period Begins Government
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
95%Internet use
- E-government index0.858#41
- Global rank#41
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointHajar mountains, interior desert and coastal plains
- ClimateThe climate is generally hot and arid, with cooler mountain conditions and a seasonal summer monsoon that brings cloud and moisture to parts of Dhofar.
Education
how the school system is structured
55thAnnual statistics edition
- Statistical chapters11
- Upper-secondary vocational share0.9%
- Secondary vocational share0.2%
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