Oman

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Oman Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 79,740 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Oman has gained a cumulative 1.8 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Net migrants

+79,740

Net migration rate

+14.1 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+2,444,921

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

492,609

Top year: 2011

Peak emigration

-171,635

Lowest year: 2020

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+4684

Per year

In 2026, Oman receives approximately 79,740 net migrants (14.1 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 492,609 in 2011.

Migration flows in Oman are relatively modest. The high immigration rate reflects economic opportunities or policy openness.