The population of children aged 0 to 17 in Oman is projected to reach approximately 1.5 million by 2040, according to recent data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). As of 2025, the total number of children in this age group was around 1.5 million, with Omani nationals comprising about 84 percent of the total. The gender ratio among Omani children was recorded at 104 males for every 100 females.

In 2025, the number of Omani children stood at 1,294,206, marking an increase of nearly 0.9 percent compared with 2024. Projections suggest this figure will continue to grow steadily over the next 15 years. Birth statistics indicate that the total number of live births to Omani parents reached 63,252 in 2025, a slight rise from 63,187 in the previous year. Meanwhile, the crude birth rate among Omanis declined marginally from 21.2 per 1,000 population in 2024 to 20.8 in 2025.

Educational indicators show notable growth, with nursery enrollment among Omani children increasing by 20 percent year-on-year to reach 8,044 in 2025. On the economic front, data reveal that 2,637 Omani children aged 15 to 17 were employed in 2025, approximately one-quarter of whom worked in the construction sector. Additionally, 14,964 Omani children aged 0 to 17 owned one or more plots of land, representing a slight decrease of about 1 percent from the previous year.

Social protection programs continue to support a significant portion of the child population. In 2025, 1,251,274 children benefited from the Child Benefit program, while 9,008 orphans received the Orphan Benefit. Furthermore, 16,703 children with disabilities were recipients of government assistance aimed at supporting persons with disabilities.

These figures underline ongoing demographic shifts and social dynamics in Oman, with implications for policy planning in areas such as health, education, employment, and social welfare.