Oman: housing

Are property prices rising in Oman?

Oman's real estate price index was 129.9 in the second quarter of 2026, 22.7% higher than a year earlier and 6.5% higher than in the first quarter, according to the Monthly Statistical Bulletin for September 2026 from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). The residential index was 129.8, up 24.6% on a year earlier, and residential land in Muscat was up 40.6%. The base is 2018 = 100.

The index is built from registered real estate transactions, with residential property weighted at 67.9% and commercial at 32.1%. Land makes up most of the weight, so the index tracks land prices more than built homes. Quarterly changes can be large in smaller governorates where few transactions are recorded.

Official sources: NCSI: Monthly Statistical Bulletin, September 2026 (PDF)

How many people in Oman live in cities?

The UN Population Division puts the share of people living in urban areas in Oman at 79.5% in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2021, at 80.1%; its low point was 2005, at 71.9%. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 78.4%, and Oman placed 11th highest of 22. Worldwide: 45th of 193.

How many people in Oman live in slums?

UN-Habitat puts the share of city dwellers living in slums in Oman at 0.0% in 2022. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2006. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 10.9%; Oman is 17th highest of 19. Worldwide: 155th of 170.

What share of people in Oman have electricity?

According to the World Bank, the share of people with access to electricity in Oman was 100.0% in 2024. That is the highest since at least 2005. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 100.0%, and Oman placed 1st highest of 22. World rank, highest first: 1st of 193.

What share of people in Oman have safe drinking water?

The latest figure from WHO and UNICEF, for 2024, is 91.1%. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 89.0%; Oman is 8th highest of 17. Of 134 countries with 2024 data, 49th highest.

How many people in Oman cook with wood or charcoal?

The WHO puts the share of people using clean cooking fuels in Oman at 100.0% in 2024. It has not changed since 2005. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 99.5%, and Oman placed 1st highest of 22. Of 192 countries with 2024 data, 1st highest.