Oman

Country in Asia

In brief

Population: 5.5M (2025). World rank 120 of 216; in Asia, 37 of 49. Area: 309,500 km². World rank 73 of 249; in Asia, 21 of 50. Life expectancy: 80.3 years (2024). World rank 51 of 216 (1 = best); in Asia, 12 of 49. From 2015 to 2025: population 4.2M → 5.5M, GDP $78.7B → $109.6B, and GDP per person $18,808 → $19,947.

State

Official name: Sultanate of Oman
Local name: عمان
Capital: Muscat
Region: Asia
Form of government: Absolute monarchy
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 5,494,691 2025
Area: 309,500 km²
GDP: $109.6B 2025
GDP per person: $19,947 2025
Life expectancy: 80.3 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Arabic
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)
Time zones: UTC+4
Calling code: +968
Emergency numbers: 112, 968
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, G
Mains voltage: 240 V