Oman Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Oman's urban population was 79.32% in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Oman's urban population stood at 79.32% in 2025, a decline of +0.12% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.32% by 2025. Oman ranked 60th globally.
Oman's urban population has experienced significant growth over the past six decades, with the percentage of the population residing in urban areas increasing from 16.40 in 1960 to a peak of 80.12 in 2021, before slightly declining to 79.32 in 2025. This trend is comparable to that of other countries with similar urbanization rates, such as Belarus, which ranked just above Oman in 2025 with an urban population of 79.50. The rapid expansion of Oman's urban population is largely a result of the country's economic diversification efforts, which have driven immigration and urbanization. As the country continues to develop its non-oil sectors, the urban population is expected to remain stable, but a shift towards more sustainable urban planning and development strategies could alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 78.98% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 79.15% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.32% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.32% | −0.12% | #60 |
| 2024 | 79.44% | −0.13% | #159 |
| 2023 | 79.57% | −0.44% | #160 |
| 2022 | 80.01% | −0.11% | #161 |
| 2021 | 80.12% | +0.11% | #162 |
| 2020 | 80.02% | +0.44% | #162 |
| 2019 | 79.58% | +0.61% | #160 |
| 2018 | 78.97% | +0.65% | #159 |
| 2017 | 78.31% | +0.56% | #159 |
| 2016 | 77.75% | +0.45% | #159 |
| 2015 | 77.30% | +0.41% | #158 |
| 2014 | 76.89% | +0.40% | #156 |
| 2013 | 76.49% | +0.40% | #155 |
| 2012 | 76.09% | +0.43% | #156 |
| 2011 | 75.66% | +0.50% | #156 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's urban population was 79.32% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Oman's urban population peaked at 80.12% in 2021.
The lowest urban population in Oman was 16.40% in 1960.
Oman ranks 60th globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's urban population is projected to reach 79.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Oman in 2025 was 79.32%. This ranks 60th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_urban-population,
title = {Oman Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}