history
Oman controlled a trading empire that once stretched to Zanzibar off the East African coast, and its frankincense trade dates back thousands of years.
Oman
Sultanate of Oman
Population, GDP, and key facts about Oman — updated for 2026.
Capital · MUSCATContinent · ASIAISO · OMN
Oman quick facts
- Population
- 5,281,538
- Area
- 309,500 km²
- Population density
- 16 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 107.1 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 20.3K
- Capital
- Muscat
- Currency
- Omani rial (ر.ع., OMR)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 845.3/month · ر.ع. 325/month (2024)
- Language
- Arabic
Oman at human scale
Where does Oman rank in the world?
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Compare Oman with any country →Oman's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 95%Renewables · 5%
- Natural gas92%
- Solar4%
- Oil4%
- Wind0%
Share of Oman's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Oman
geography
Oman's Musandam Peninsula is separated from the rest of the country by UAE territory and features dramatic fjord-like inlets known as khors.
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Oman
What is the capital of Oman?
The capital of Oman is Muscat.
What is Oman's population?
Oman has a population of 5,281,538.
What is Oman's GDP per capita?
Oman's GDP per capita is US$ 20.3K.
What is the currency of Oman?
The currency of Oman is the Omani rial (OMR).
What is the minimum wage in Oman?
Oman's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 845.3 per month (as of 2024) — ر.ع. 325 per month in local currency.
Is Oman bigger than West Bank and Gaza?
Oman is about 51× the size of West Bank and Gaza by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.