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Oman to host 2.1 million women by 2025
The 2025 Statistical Report for Sultanate of Oman shows that the number of women reached approximately 2.115 million, of whom 71% are Omanis. It is expected that this number will reach around 2,998,000 by 2040. The fertility rate remained stable at 2.8 children per woman, and the percentage of births under medical supervision increased to 99.9%. Additionally, the maternal mortality rate decreased to 11.3 cases per 100,000 in 2025. In education, the number of female school students was 248,855, and the number of female higher education students rose to 79,250, with an 11% increase in postgraduate degree recipients. Women's participation in the labor market increased to 32.9%, with 85% of active women employed, alongside an increase in women’s ownership of real estate and vehicles. Regarding social protection, 743,023 women benefited from social welfare programs. The percentage of widows receiving benefits was 9%, and 36% of women received maternity entitlements.
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