The number of employed Omani women reached 270,696 in 2025, showing a 9% increase compared to 2024. This information was published by the National Center for Statistics and Information of Oman and indicates a significant improvement in the economic participation of women in the country.
Changes in Omani Women's Statistics
According to these statistics, the total number of women in Oman reached 2,115,212 in 2025, of which 1,510,248 are Omani women, making up 71% of the total female population. Additionally, youth aged 18 to 29 constitute 18% of Omani women. Projections indicate that the number of Omani women will reach approximately 1,998,744 by 2040.
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Economic Participation and Employment Status
The economic participation of Omani women aged 15 and above increased to 32.9% in 2025, up from 32.4% in 2024. Employed women account for about 85% of economically active women, and women overall make up about 30% of the total employed Omani population.
Nearly 25% of employed Omani women work in professional fields in scientific, technical, and human domains. In 2025, the number of newly hired Omani women reached 31,808.
In healthcare, the total fertility rate of Omani women aged 15 to 49 remained at 2.8 children per woman in 2025. Additionally, 99.9% of births are conducted under specialized medical supervision. In this year, the maternal mortality rate decreased from 14.5 per 100,000 live births in 2024 to 11.3 in 2025. Furthermore, births among women aged 40 to 44 increased by about 11%.
Educational and Social Status of Omani Women
In the field of education, 248,855 Omani women aged 10 and above registered in schools for the 2025/2026 academic year. Enrollment in adult education and literacy centers reached 3,987, which is a 12% decrease compared to the previous year.
The number of Omani women enrolled in higher education for the 2024/2025 academic year reached 79,250, indicating a 5% increase compared to the previous year. Additionally, the number of women with postgraduate degrees has increased by about 11%, and 4.8% of Omani women aged 10 and above lack any educational qualifications in 2025.
Marriage and Ownership Status
In terms of marriage status, the overall marriage rate reached 5.7 in 2025, up from 4.5 in 2024. Meanwhile, the divorce rate remained stable at 1.
Ownership indicators also show growth, with the number of Omani women owning one or more plots of land increasing by 2%, and ownership of residential properties increasing by 3%. Additionally, vehicle ownership rose by 4% compared to the previous year.
In terms of social support, 743,023 Omani women benefited from various social support benefits in 2025, accounting for nearly half of all recipients. These benefits include 616,446 for children, 5,076 for orphans, 5,686 for dependents, 95,576 for the elderly, and 20,239 for disabilities. Women constitute 9% of the recipients of dependent benefits and 36% of the recipients of maternity benefits.
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