Oman · Asia
How many people die in Oman every day?
In Oman, about 33 people die every day, roughly one death every 44 minutes. That is about 12,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of everyone who dies worldwide and the 149th highest total of 194 countries. Life expectancy is 78.2 years and the leading cause of death is cardiovascular disease. See every death on earth as it happens on the live death counter.
Deaths per day
33
Deaths per year
12,000
Life expectancy
78.2 years
Population
4,644,384
Death rate
2.6 per 1,000
Top cause of death
Cardiovascular disease
Compared to the World Average
Life expectancy
Oman
78.2
World avg
72.8
+5.4 yrs
Death rate (per 1,000)
Oman
2.6
World avg
7.7
Deaths in Oman by time period
| Per hour | 1.4 |
| Per day | 33 |
| Per week | 230 |
| Per month | 1,000 |
| Per year | 12,000 |
What people die of in Oman
According to the World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates, the single biggest cause of death in Oman in 2023 was heart disease (ischaemic), which accounted for 14.8% of all deaths, about 3.9 a day. It was followed by stroke and diabetes.
Deaths from kidney diseases have more than doubled since 2000, from about 197 to 456 a year. Deaths from road injuries have fallen by 31% since 2000, from about 500 to 345 a year.
WHO counts single causes, so heart disease and stroke appear as separate rows. Grouped together as cardiovascular disease, the category in the summary above, they are the largest killer.
| # | Cause | Deaths (2023) | Per day | Share | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart disease (ischaemic) | 1,434 | 3.9 | 14.8% | -9% |
| 2 | Stroke | 678 | 1.9 | 7% | +5% |
| 3 | Diabetes | 628 | 1.7 | 6.5% | +92% |
| 4 | Hypertensive heart disease | 582 | 1.6 | 6% | +99% |
| 5 | Kidney diseases | 456 | 1.2 | 4.7% | +131% |
| 6 | Pneumonia and other lower respiratory infections | 409 | 1.1 | 4.2% | +33% |
| 7 | Road injuries | 345 | under 1 | 3.6% | -31% |
| 8 | Congenital anomalies | 299 | under 1 | 3.1% | +6% |
| 9 | Alzheimer's and other dementias | 273 | under 1 | 2.8% | +108% |
| 10 | Preterm birth complications | 268 | under 1 | 2.8% | +1% |
Deaths in Oman since 2000
WHO estimates that about 9,674 people died in Oman in 2023, 20% more than in 2000. Totals rise as populations grow and age, even when health improves. WHO’s modelled estimates can differ from the headline figures above, which come from a different source.
| 2000 | 8,032 deaths |
| 2010 | 8,509 deaths |
| 2019 | 12,340 deaths |
| 2023 | 9,674 deaths |
Life expectancy in Oman since 1950
A baby born in Oman in 1950 could expect to live about 29.3 years. By 2023 that had risen to 80, a gain of 50.7 years. See how this compares worldwide on our life expectancy by country page.
| 1950 | 29.3 years |
| 1980 | 59.6 years |
| 2000 | 73.6 years |
| 2010 | 77.2 years |
| 2019 | 79.9 years |
| 2023 | 80 years |
Oman compared with similar countries in Asia
Among the 43 countries in Asia on this site, Oman ranks 10th for life expectancy. Here is how it compares with the countries closest to it in population.
| Country | Deaths per day | Life expectancy | Top cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oman | 33 | 78.2 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Kuwait | 33 | 78.7 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Lebanon | 93 | 74.9 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Georgia | 132 | 74.2 | Cardiovascular disease |
| Singapore | 66 | 83.5 | Cancer |
| Mongolia | 52 | 70.8 | Cardiovascular disease |
Sources: WHO Global Health Estimates 2023 (deaths by cause and totals); UN World Population Prospects via Our World in Data (life expectancy). Figures are modelled estimates and are rounded.
Frequently asked questions
How many people die in Oman every day?
In Oman, about 33 people die every day, or roughly one death every 44 minutes. That adds up to about 12,000 deaths a year, less than 0.1% of all deaths worldwide.
What is the leading cause of death in Oman?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in Oman. Heart disease and stroke are the biggest killers in most countries, driven largely by high blood pressure, smoking, diet and inactivity. Counting single causes, WHO's estimates put heart disease (ischaemic) first in 2023, with 14.8% of deaths.
What is the life expectancy in Oman?
Life expectancy at birth in Oman is 78.2 years, 5.4 years above the world average of 72.8. That ranks 44th of 194 countries.
Is the death rate in Oman high?
Oman records about 2.6 deaths per 1,000 people each year, below the world average of 7.7. Crude death rates are higher in countries with older populations, so a high rate does not always mean poor health care.