The number of children in Oman reached approximately 1.5 million in 2025. According to published data, Omani children make up nearly 84 percent of this total, and the gender ratio among Omani children is 104 boys for every 100 girls.
Increase in the population of Omani children
The number of Omani children reached 1,294,206 in 2025, indicating an increase of about 0.9 percent compared to the previous year. It is projected that this number will reach approximately 1.5 million by 2040. This population growth, alongside other significant social and economic indicators, is noteworthy.
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Health and educational indicators
In the health sector, the number of live births to Omani parents reached 63,252 in 2025, an increase from 63,187 in 2024. The crude birth rate among Omanis in 2025 reached 20.8 births per 1,000 population, while this figure was 21.2 the previous year.
In the education sector, the number of Omani children enrolled in kindergartens increased by 20 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 8,044 in 2025. This increase reflects greater attention to early education and its importance in social development.
Economic and social status of children
Economically, the number of Omani children employed in the age group of 15 to 17 years reached 2,637 in 2025, with 25 percent of them working in the construction sector. This statistic indicates an increasing demand for young labor in the Omani job market.
At the same time, 14,964 Omani children aged 0 to 17 owned one or more pieces of land, showing a decrease of about 1 percent compared to the previous year. Additionally, the number of children benefiting from social support, including child benefits, reached 1,251,274. The number of beneficiaries of orphan benefits reached 9,008, and those benefiting from disability benefits reached 16,703.
These statistics clearly indicate the growing status and challenges facing children in Oman, highlighting the need for effective policymaking and social support more than ever.
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