Al Wusta: population, jobs, prices, health, schools and social protection

Al Wusta is a governorate of Oman, number 10 of 11 by population. Al Wusta had 42,229 people at work in 2025 (Omanis and expatriates together), 2nd lowest of 11 governorates by number of workers. Oman as a whole had 2,706,215 workers.

In depth

Economy, jobs and prices in Al Wusta: Al Wusta had 42,229 people at work in 2025 (Omanis and expatriates together), 2nd lowest of 11 governorates by number of workers. Oman as a whole had 2,706,215 workers.
Health in Al Wusta: Al Wusta had 3 government hospitals with 80 beds in 2025, and 0 private hospitals with 0 beds. Oman had 62 government hospitals and 6,962 government hospital beds.
Education in Al Wusta: Al Wusta had 27 government schools in the 2025/2026 school year, with 8,989 students and 1,225 teachers (kindergartens included). Oman had 1,300 government schools and 845,721 students.
Poverty and living standards in Al Wusta: 14,083 people in Al Wusta received a social protection benefit in 2025 (orphans, widows, disability, old age and childhood benefits), the lowest of 11 governorates; that is 220 beneficiaries per 1,000 registered residents (Oman: 279).
Government budget and revenue in Al Wusta: Social protection benefits paid in Al Wusta came to 5.4 million Omani rials in 2025, the lowest of 11 governorates (Oman: 470.2 million rials); that is 84 rials per registered resident (Oman: 88).

What is the population of Al Wusta?

Al Wusta had 64,024 registered residents at the end of 2025 (Omanis and expatriates), 2nd lowest of 11 governorates; Oman had 5,359,557.

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How fast is the population of Al Wusta growing?

The population of Al Wusta grew 4.6% between 2024 (61,226) and 2025 (64,024), the highest of 11 governorates for growth; Oman grew 1.7%.

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What is the population density of Al Wusta?

Al Wusta covers about 82,471 square kilometres and has 0.8 people per square kilometre, the 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 Al Wusta?

Expatriates were 57.2% of residents in Al Wusta in 2025 (36,626), and Omanis 27,398; 2nd highest of 11 governorates for expatriate share (Oman: 43.3%).

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How many children live in Al Wusta?

18.7% of residents of Al Wusta were aged 0 to 14 at the end of 2025, the lowest of 11 governorates; 2.2% were aged 65 or over, the lowest 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
Adh Dhahirah 246,823
Al Buraymi 135,509
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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