Adh Dhahirah: population, jobs, prices, health, schools and social protection

Adh Dhahirah is a governorate of Oman, number 8 of 11 by population. Adh Dhahirah had 108,356 people at work in 2025 (Omanis and expatriates together), 4th lowest of 11 governorates by number of workers. Oman as a whole had 2,706,215 workers.

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Economy, jobs and prices in Adh Dhahirah: Adh Dhahirah had 108,356 people at work in 2025 (Omanis and expatriates together), 4th lowest of 11 governorates by number of workers. Oman as a whole had 2,706,215 workers.
Health in Adh Dhahirah: Adh Dhahirah had 2 government hospitals with 261 beds in 2025, and 1 private hospitals with 23 beds. Oman had 62 government hospitals and 6,962 government hospital beds.
Education in Adh Dhahirah: Adh Dhahirah had 84 government schools in the 2025/2026 school year, with 48,037 students and 4,069 teachers (kindergartens included). Oman had 1,300 government schools and 845,721 students.
Poverty and living standards in Adh Dhahirah: 87,873 people in Adh Dhahirah received a social protection benefit in 2025 (orphans, widows, disability, old age and childhood benefits), 4th lowest of 11 governorates; that is 356 beneficiaries per 1,000 registered residents (Oman: 279).
Government budget and revenue in Adh Dhahirah: Social protection benefits paid in Adh Dhahirah came to 34.7 million Omani rials in 2025, 4th lowest of 11 governorates (Oman: 470.2 million rials); that is 141 rials per registered resident (Oman: 88).

What is the population of Adh Dhahirah?

Adh Dhahirah had 246,823 registered residents at the end of 2025 (Omanis and expatriates), 4th lowest of 11 governorates; Oman had 5,359,557.

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How fast is the population of Adh Dhahirah growing?

The population of Adh Dhahirah grew 1.0% between 2024 (244,373) and 2025 (246,823), 4th lowest of 11 governorates for growth; Oman grew 1.7%.

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What is the population density of Adh Dhahirah?

Adh Dhahirah covers about 35,881 square kilometres and has 6.9 people per square kilometre, 3rd lowest of 11 governorates by density (Oman: 17.3). NCSI states that the areas are estimates for statistical use only.

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How many expatriates live in Adh Dhahirah?

Expatriates were 26.9% of residents in Adh Dhahirah in 2025 (66,402), and Omanis 180,421; the lowest of 11 governorates for expatriate share (Oman: 43.3%).

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How many children live in Adh Dhahirah?

27.8% of residents of Adh Dhahirah were aged 0 to 14 at the end of 2025, 4th highest of 11 governorates; 4.0% were aged 65 or over, 2nd highest of 11 governorates. The national shares are 24.8% and 3.0%.

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How governorates are governed in Oman

Governorates (11). Governor (muhafidh) appointed by royal decree; municipal council with appointed members plus elected members, chaired by an appointed chair. Since the 2022 Governorates System law, governorates manage local development and municipal services; councils advise on infrastructure, health, environment and social issues.

Every tier of government in Oman

Other governorates of Oman

Muscat 1,532,486
Al Batinah North 939,746
Al Batinah South 585,794
Ad Dakhliyah 570,269
Dhofar 532,897
Ash Sharqiyah South 374,962
Ash Sharqiyah North 321,045
Al Buraymi 135,509
Al Wusta 64,024
Musandam 56,002

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Sources

National Centre for Statistics and Information, Sultanate of Oman: Statistical Year Book 2026 (issue 54, data for 2025), Table 9-2: population registered by age group and governorate, end of December 2025, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 4e64f3cac6c9…)

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