Oman's life expectancy at birth stands at 80.7 years in 2026, above average. Life expectancy has risen by 51 years since 1950. About 11 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 1.9 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 7.7 per 1,000 live births, down 97% since 1950. Women live about 3.2 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 19 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 5.5%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 90.4 years.
Key statistics for 2026
Life expectancy
80.7 years
Infant mortality
7.7 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
9.4 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
1.9 per 1,000 people
Key terms
Life expectancy
— Average number of years a newborn would live under current mortality conditions.
Infant mortality rate
— Deaths of infants under one year per 1,000 live births.
Under-five mortality
— Deaths of children under five per 1,000 live births.
Infant mortality has fallen by 97% since 1950, from 230 to 7.7 deaths per 1,000 live births, reflecting major advances in maternal and child healthcare.
The probability of dying between ages 15 and 60 is only 5.5%, among the lowest globally.
The bottom line
Life expectancy in Oman is high at 80.7 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 51 years since 1950. Projections add a further 9.7 years by 2100.