Oman Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Oman's death rate was 2.0 in 2025, ranked 213th globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Oman's death rate stood at 2.0 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.0 by 2025. Oman ranked 213th globally.
Oman’s death rate has fallen dramatically over the 65‑year series, descending from an all‑time peak of 30.07 in 1960 to a trough of 1.90 in 2023, before rising slightly to 2.05 in 2025, which places the country at rank 213 globally. The steep decline mirrors regional improvements in health services, sanitation and chronic disease management, and aligns Oman with peers such as Bahrain (2.13) and the United Arab Emirates (1.09), which have similarly low mortality levels. The modest uptick since the 2023 low may reflect demographic shifts, including an ageing population and higher prevalence of non‑communicable diseases, while continued investments in preventive care and health infrastructure are likely to sustain the downward pressure on deaths. If Oman expands early‑life health programs and strengthens chronic disease surveillance, the death rate could resume its long‑term decline and approach the sub‑two per 1,000 benchmark observed in the Gulf’s most advanced health systems.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.0 | +0.1 | #213 |
| 2023 | 1.9 | −0.2 | #4 |
| 2022 | 2.1 | −0.7 | #5 |
| 2021 | 2.8 | +0.3 | #5 |
| 2020 | 2.4 | +0.4 | #4 |
| 2019 | 2.0 | +0.0 | #4 |
| 2018 | 2.0 | −0.0 | #4 |
| 2017 | 2.0 | −0.0 | #5 |
| 2016 | 2.0 | −0.0 | #5 |
| 2015 | 2.1 | −0.1 | #4 |
| 2014 | 2.1 | −0.1 | #5 |
| 2013 | 2.2 | −0.0 | #5 |
| 2012 | 2.2 | +0.0 | #5 |
| 2011 | 2.2 | −0.3 | #5 |
| 2010 | 2.5 | −0.1 | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's death rate was 2.0 in 2025. Ranked 213th globally. This represents a 7.7% increase from the previous year.
Oman's death rate peaked at 30.1 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Oman was 1.9 in 2023.
Oman ranks 213th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's death rate is projected to reach 2.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Oman in 2025 was 2.0. This ranks 213th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_death-rate,
title = {Oman Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}