actual number of the population in Oman as per the ROP records according the following criteria: First: Omani Population: Includes all alive Omanis holding an official valid document registered in the National Civil System, or even expired but for less than ten years . Second: Expatriate Population: Includes all residents holding valid visas and their presence is not required in the Sultanate within the period allowed by law. Residents with expired visas for a maximum of two years and companions holding valid visas are also included provided that they are in the country. Note that the residence visa for expatriates includes residence visa for a wife of an Omani, student resident, multiple entry visa, employment visa, employment contracting visa, official visit visa, investor visa. The companions visa includes Family Joining visas and relative/ friend visit visa.
| Date | Valeur | Modifier , % |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 519 660 | 2,94 % |
| 2018 | 504 795 | 2,95 % |
| 2017 | 490 332 | 3,18 % |
| 2016 | 475 208 | 2,62 % |
| 2015 | 463 080 | 3,73 % |
| 2014 | 446 444 | 4,08 % |
| 2013 | 428 928 | 3,80 % |
| 2012 | 413 241 | 3,94 % |
| 2011 | 397 563 | 2,85 % |
| 2010 | 386 535 |