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Because of the combination of a relatively small local Omani population and a fast-growing oil-driven economy, Oman has attracted many migrants. At the 2014 census the total immigrant population was 1,789,000 or 43.7% of the population. [14] Most migrants are males from India (465,660 for both sexes), Bangladesh (107,125) or Pakistan (84,658).
In terms of percentage of population, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait had the highest, while Cuba, Madagascar, and China had the lowest. According to estimates from the same UN 2015 report, in 2013, India and Mexico had the highest numbers of native-born persons living in a foreign country, while Tokelau and San Marino had the lowest.
The Indian community in Oman is regarded to be among the most prosperous communities in the country. At present, Indians constitute almost 20% of Oman's total population of 2.3 million (2010 census), as they are the largest expatriate community in the country. There are 448,000 Indian migrant workers in Oman.
Pakistanis in Oman are either Pakistani people who live in Oman, Pakistani immigrants to Oman and people born in Oman of Pakistani descent. According to official government statistics published by the Sultanate of Oman, the population of Pakistani expatriates stood at 231,685 in November 2016.
Oman: 250,092 (2020 ... The population of returning expatriates from the Americas, who often have excellent credentials, ... The Asian Population Census report 2010;
Although partially under Portuguese occupation during the 16th to mid-17th century, Oman had its own empire in East Africa from the early 18th to the mid-19th century. Oman has a population of 4.2 million (2018). Foreign expatriates are estimated to make up to 45 per cent of the population. Administratively, Oman is divided into six regions.
Filipinos in Oman are either migrants or descendants of the Philippines living in Oman.As of 2011, there are between 40,000 and 46,000 of these Filipinos in Oman. [1] A large destination for Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), Oman was the only Middle Eastern nation included on the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration's list of nations safe for OFWs. [1]
Omani citizens make up the majority of Oman's total population. Over one and a half million other Omanis live in other areas of the Middle East and the Swahili Coast. In 2023, an estimated percentage of 47.2% of Omani Muslims were Sunni Muslims and 35.2% were Ibadi Muslims while only 6.5% were Shia Muslims.