Ash Sharqiyah South: population, jobs, prices, health, schools and social protection

Ash Sharqiyah South is a governorate of Oman, number 6 of 11 by population. Ash Sharqiyah South had 172,669 people at work in 2025 (Omanis and expatriates together), 6th highest 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 Ash Sharqiyah South: Ash Sharqiyah South had 172,669 people at work in 2025 (Omanis and expatriates together), 6th highest of 11 governorates by number of workers. Oman as a whole had 2,706,215 workers.
Health in Ash Sharqiyah South: Ash Sharqiyah South had 4 government hospitals with 354 beds in 2025, and 0 private hospitals with 0 beds. Oman had 62 government hospitals and 6,962 government hospital beds.
Education in Ash Sharqiyah South: Ash Sharqiyah South had 106 government schools in the 2025/2026 school year, with 69,786 students and 5,478 teachers (kindergartens included). Oman had 1,300 government schools and 845,721 students.
Poverty and living standards in Ash Sharqiyah South: 131,193 people in Ash Sharqiyah South received a social protection benefit in 2025 (orphans, widows, disability, old age and childhood benefits), 5th highest of 11 governorates; that is 350 beneficiaries per 1,000 registered residents (Oman: 279).
Government budget and revenue in Ash Sharqiyah South: Social protection benefits paid in Ash Sharqiyah South came to 45.1 million Omani rials in 2025, 5th highest of 11 governorates (Oman: 470.2 million rials); that is 120 rials per registered resident (Oman: 88).

What is the population of Ash Sharqiyah South?

Ash Sharqiyah South had 374,962 registered residents at the end of 2025 (Omanis and expatriates), 6th highest of 11 governorates; Oman had 5,359,557.

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How fast is the population of Ash Sharqiyah South growing?

The population of Ash Sharqiyah South grew 1.5% between 2024 (369,528) and 2025 (374,962), 5th lowest of 11 governorates for growth; Oman grew 1.7%.

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What is the population density of Ash Sharqiyah South?

Ash Sharqiyah South covers about 12,039 square kilometres and has 31.1 people per square kilometre, 4th highest 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 Ash Sharqiyah South?

Expatriates were 32.8% of residents in Ash Sharqiyah South in 2025 (123,019), and Omanis 251,943; 4th lowest of 11 governorates for expatriate share (Oman: 43.3%).

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How many children live in Ash Sharqiyah South?

28.3% of residents of Ash Sharqiyah South were aged 0 to 14 at the end of 2025, 2nd highest of 11 governorates; 2.9% were aged 65 or over, 3rd 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 North 321,045
Adh Dhahirah 246,823
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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