The elderly population in the Sultanate of Oman reached approximately 256,469 in 2025, of which 73.5%, equivalent to 188,390 individuals, are Omani. This statistic indicates an increase of about 4% compared to 2024. Statistical data published by the National Center for Statistics and Information in Oman indicates that more than half of the elderly population is concentrated in the Muscat, Al Dakhiliyah, and North Al Batinah governorates, and it is expected that the elderly population in Oman will reach approximately 385,395 by 2040.
Health Status and Mortality of the Elderly
According to health indicators, the number of Omani elderly admissions to the Ministry of Health institutions in 2025 reached 46,517, showing a decrease of about 3% compared to the previous year. Respiratory diseases account for 14% of total admissions. Additionally, the number of Omani elderly deaths in the Ministry of Health institutions reached 2,596, indicating a 45% decrease compared to 2024, with 24% of deaths attributed to cardiovascular diseases.
Educational and Economic Status of the Elderly
In terms of education, 33% of all Omani elderly in 2025 lacked any educational qualifications, equivalent to 62,723 individuals. Of this number, 32% were men and 68% were women. Moreover, Omani elderly with educational qualifications lower than a general diploma constitute approximately 26.3% of the total Omani elderly population. Regarding marital status, 88% of elderly Omani men are married, while this figure for elderly Omani women is 49%.
Economic indicators show that the dependency ratio of Omani elderly in 2025 reached 10.8, an increase from 10.7 in 2024. Retirees constitute nearly 26% of the total Omani elderly population. The number of employed Omani elderly in 2025 reached 53,900, showing a 5% decrease compared to the previous year. Additionally, the number of elderly Omani business owners reached 7,637, a decrease from 11,958 in the previous year.
Ownership and Social Support for the Elderly
Ownership indicators show that 72% of all Omani elderly in 2025 owned one or more plots of land, and 51% of them owned one or more residential units. Furthermore, the number of Omani elderly who own one or more vehicles reached 64,200. In terms of social support, the number of elderly benefit recipients increased by about 6% to 174,662, which includes 93% of the total elderly population. Muscat governorate reported the highest number of elderly recipients at 38,192, accounting for 22% of the total.
The number of elderly service recipients also increased by about 20% to 6,996 in 2025. The number of retirees registered in pension funds reached approximately 160,000, showing a 4% decrease compared to the previous year, with 66% of them being public sector retirees. Additionally, 43% of all retired women who ended their service had resigned by the end of 2025.
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