Oman's population surpasses 5 million, Muscat leads as most populous governorate

The Sultanate of Oman's total population has surpassed 5 million, reaching 5,388,513 by the end of May. This figure represents a 1.6 percent growth compared to the same period in the preceding year, indicating a steady demographic expansion.

The National Centre for Statistics and Information's monthly bulletin highlights that Muscat Governorate continues to be the most populous region. It is home to 1,538,312 inhabitants, constituting 28.6 percent of Oman's overall population. This concentration underscores Muscat's role as the nation's primary urban and administrative center.

Following Muscat, the North Al Batinah Governorate ranks second with a population of 945,647, representing 17.6 percent of the total. South Al Batinah Governorate is third, with 589,152 residents, making up 10.9 percent of the population. These figures illustrate the distribution of Oman's population across its key governorates.

Al Dakhiliyah Governorate is the fourth most populous, with 574,354 inhabitants (10.7 percent), followed by Dhofar Governorate with 535,623 (9.9 percent). The remaining governorates include South Al Sharqiyah (377,701 inhabitants, 7 percent), North Al Sharqiyah (322,914, 6 percent), Al Dhahirah (248,813, 4.6 percent), Al Buraimi (135,629, 2.5 percent), Al Wusta (64,566, 1.2 percent), and Musandam (55,802, 1 percent).