Oman
عمان
Oman is a country in Western Asia with about 5.49 million people, and its capital is Muscat. Its system of government is an absolute monarchy. The main language is Arabic, and the currency is the Omani Rial.
It covers 309,500 km², making it the 70th largest of the 197 countries here, and ranks 120th by population. That works out at 18 per km², 175th in the world for density. Oman shares land borders with 3 countries: the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
- Capital
- Muscat
- Government
- Absolute monarchy
- Population
- 5,494,691120th of 197, 2025
- Area
- 309,500 km²70th of 197, 2024
- Density
- 18 per km²
- Continent
- AsiaWestern Asia
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Omani Rial (OMR)
- GDP
- $11 billion69th of 193, 2025
- GDP per person
- $19,94757th of 193, 2025
- Life expectancy
- 80.2 years2025 figure
- Urban population
- 79.5%2025 figure
- Highest point
- Jebel Shams, 3,018 m
- Coastline
- Yes
- Drives on the
- right
- Calling code
- +968
How Oman ranks
| Measure | World | Asia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 120th of 197 | 37th of 47 |
| Area | 70th of 197 | 20th of 47 |
| Population density | 175th of 197 | 43rd of 47 |
| GDP | 69th of 193 | 23rd of 45 |
| GDP per person | 57th of 193 | 11th of 45 |
| Life expectancy | 40th of 194 | 10th of 46 |
| Urban population | 46th of 194 | 14th of 46 |
| Land borders | 84th of 197 | 23rd of 47 |
Neighbouring countries
Similar in size
- Poland312,683 km²
- Italy302,068 km²
- Philippines300,000 km²
Similar in population
- Ireland5.48 million
- Central African Republic5.51 million
- Slovakia5.41 million