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Omani Women's Day: Key Data on Women
The number of women in Oman reached approximately 2.1 million in 2025, of whom 71% are Omani nationals and 18% are young women aged 18-29. This figure is expected to rise to around 2 million and 999 women by 2040. Overall fertility rates remained stable at 2.8 children per woman in 2025, while maternal mortality decreased to 11.3 cases per 100,000 live births in 2025, down from 14.5 in 2024. The proportion of births under medical supervision remained high at 99.9%. In education, the number of Omani women enrolled in higher education and postgraduate studies increased. The female employment rate rose to 32.9%, with the number of working women increasing by about 9% to approximately 271,000 in 2025. Additionally, the percentage of women owning land, housing, and vehicles increased between 2% and 4%. Half of those benefiting from social protection are women, and 36% of widows receive maternity entitlements. The divorce rate has declined to 1.
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