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Room of Countries and Flags · UN member 129
What is Oman like?
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In short
Oman is a country in Western Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 5.5 million people (UN estimate), the 119th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1971Population: 119th
Omanオマーン- Region
- Western Asia, Asia
- Population
- about 5.5 million (119th)
- Area
- 309,980 km² (69th)
- UN member since
- October 7, 1971
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Oman in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 5.5 million, the 119th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/22 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 309,980 km², the 69th largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 18.
Joining the United Nations
Oman joined the United Nations on October 7, 1971.
That was 15 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Oman’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Oman on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Oman, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 17 UN member states in Western Asia. The one with the most people is Türkiye.