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Egypt Arab Republic was the first Arab country to conduct a Population Census in 1882.
The Sultanate of Oman conducted its first Population, Housing and Establishment Census in 1993.
The largest Wilayat in the Sultanate according to the 2003 Census ِwas A’Seeb and the population size was (223,449).
The Arabic type housing unit was the most common type in the Sultanate according to the 2003 census.
Population density for the Sultanate of Oman was 7.6 persons per square kilometer according to the 2003 census.
According to the 2003 census, the region with the most population size in the Sultanate was Al Batinah area with a population size of (653,505) persons.
The sex ratio according to the 2003 census was 102 Omani males for each 100 Omani females.
The average Omani household size was eight persons.
According to 2003 census the total number of housing units is (430,996)
The total population size of the Sultanate of Oman according to the 2003 census is (2,331,391) persons.
Census History in Oman
In December 1993, The Government of the Sultanate of Oman carried out the first general census of population, housing and establishments, culminated with the patronage of H.M. Sultan
What is Census ?
The Census of Population, Housing and Establishments aims to provide an accurate measure of the number of people in the Sultanate of Oman on Census Night, their key characteristics, and
World's First!
Oman was the first country to use PDAs for Population Census in 2003. In its continued efforts to ensure total quality, acquiring and adapting modern technology for census application with
Will my personal information be shared with other agencies?
No. The Census Administration is legally bound to protect the privacy of individuals and institutions and cannot give identifiable information to any third party. The confidentiality of your data is
Work Involved
The population Census is divided into 4 stages: Necessary plans for various census stages are designed. The procedures, methods and methodologies of implementation are defined. The technical, organizational and financial requirements of
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Oman
Regions
People
Sultanate of Oman
Quick Facts
| Area | 309,500 square kilometres |
| Length of coast | approximately 3,165 Kilometers |
| Weather | Hot and humid in summer, moderate in winter |
| Gross Domestic Product | Rial Omani 7.81 billion (2003) |
| Natural wealth | Petroleum, Natural Gas, Copper, Agriculture and Fisheries |
| Currency | 1 Rial Omani = 2.6008 US $ (384.5 Baisas of one Rial Omani = 1 US$) |
| Time | + 4 (GMT |
The Sultanate of Oman is divided into 9 administrative Regions of which 4 are called Governorates (Muscat, Dhofar, Musandam and Al Burami) and the other 5 are called Regions (Al Batinah, Ash Sharqiyah, Ad Dakhliyah, Adh Dhahirah and Al Wusta). - Every administrative division is divided into sub-divisions, each called a (Wilayat), within which population settlements (Cities, villages, …etc).
- The capital city of Oman is Muscat.
Population Statistics (2003)
| Population | 2,340,815, with expatriates forming 23.9% of them |
| Population growth rate for Omanis | 2.0% |
| Gender ratio for Omanis | 102.2 males per 100 females |
| Population density | 7.6 person per square kilometer |
| Number of Housing Units | 430,996 |
| Life Expectancy | 73.78 years |
