General Census of Populations, Housing & Establishment 2010
Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses
) 2010 -2003 -1993( Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010 - 2003 - 1993) His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Foreword
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, may Allah preserve Him, graciously issued the Royal Decree number (84/2007) calling for the conduct of the General Housing, Population and Establishments Census for the year 2010. The census was carried out with the assistance and cooperation of the various governmental institutions and the cooperation of the people, Omani and Expatriates.
This publication contains the Selected Indicators and Information from the Results of the Censuses 1993, 2003 and 2010. It shall be followed by other publications at various Administrative divisions of the Sultanate. Efforts of thousands of those who contributed to census administrative and field work had culminated in the content of this publication.
We seize this opportunity to express our appreciation and gratitude to all Omani and Expatriate people who cooperated with the census enumerators in providing the requested information fully and accurately. We also wish to express our appreciation and gratitude to Governmental civic, military and security institutions for their full support to the census a matter that had contributed to the success of this important national undertaking.
Likewise, we wish to recognize the faithful efforts exerted by all census administration and field staff in all locations and functional levels.
Finally, we pray to Allah the almighty to preserve the Leader of the sustainable development and progress His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, may Allah preserve him for Oman and its people.
Haitham bin Tareq Al Said Minister of Heritage and Culture Chairperson of the Census National Higher committee Introduction
The Census Administration is pleased to present in this publication selected data and indicators from the Population, Housing and Establishments Census carried out in the Sultanate in December 2010. This publication, in most part, is percentage distribution of various housing and population characteristics derived from the said census along with its corresponding values from the previous censuses where technical conditions allow. The publication is designed keeping in mind ease of use for the readers to locate any specific information. The publication is made of chapters each of which is dedicated to one Governorate/ Region. The first chapter of this publication is dedicated to the Sultanate level information. Each chapter is made of sections, and where necessary, information is explained by means of footnotes and metadata. We hope that the purpose behind preparing this publication would be met and pray to Allah the almighty quadrate us to render the best for our country under the most able leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, may Allah preserve him.
With the speed of Allah,,,
Ali bin Mahboob Al Raisi Census Director General Remarks
This publication is designed to assist in arriving at the data and indicators required by the reader. To facilitate this purpose, it is important to note the following: First- Ten chapters are contained in this publication. The first chapter is dedicated to the Sultanate level. The other nine chapters are dedicated to each of the nine Governorates/ Regions. Second- Each chapter is divided into six sections based on the actual content of the chapter. Each section is assigned a unique number that is fixed in all chapters. These are: 1. Population size and distribution; 2. Population composition; 3. Population social characteristics; 4. Labor force; 5. Household data and indicators; and 6. Housing units data and indicators. Third- Data and distribution contained in each section is assigned a sequential number starting by the number (1). Fourth- Most data contained in this publication is in the form of percentage distribution. The absolute number corresponding to this distribution is reflected in the line under the summation of each corresponding percentage totaling 100%. This absolute number is reflected at the bottom of the table only in the case where such number is not reflected in that page. Fifth- Cases classified as “Not stated” are reflected in the table only when accounting for (0.1%) or more, otherwise, it is merged with other classification. Sixth - The symbol (…) is used when the information is either not available or when it is not comparable. Preparation and Editor Ali Madhub Hassan Census General Director Yacoub Khamis Al Zadjali Census Deputy General Director Mohammed Humaid Al Jabri Director of Technical Affairs Nafisa Harith Al Busaidi Head Section of Electronic Questionnaire Khalfan Abdalla Al Mamri Chief of Information and Public Relation Contents Page Subject From To
Sultanate of Oman 14 25
Muscat Governorate 28 38
Al Batinah Region 40 50
Musandam Governorate 52 62
Adh Dhahirah Region 64 74
Ad Dakhliyah Region 76 86
Ash Sharqiyah Region 88 98
Al Wusta Region 100 110
Dhofar Governorate 112 122
Alburaimi Governorate 124 134 Contents of Indicators
1- Population Size and Distribution 1-1 Sultanate Total Population ( Omani / Expatriate ) 2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality ( Omani / Expatriate ) 3-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status ( Urban / Rural ) 4-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Administration: - Governorate /Region on Sultanate level -Wilayats on Governorate /Region level
2- Population Composition
1-2 Population by Sex Composition Sex Ratio 2-2 Population Age Composition 1-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups 2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups 3-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups 3-2 Median Age for Omanis 4-2 Average Age for Omanis 5-2 Population Dependency Ratio ( Omani / Expatriate )
3- Population Social Characteristics
1-3 Population Educational Status 1-1-3 Illiterate percentage ( Total Population – Omanis – Expatriate ) 2-1-3 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status 2-3 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status 1-2-3 Omani 2-2-3 Expatriate Continued: Contents of Indicators
4- Labor Force 1-4 Labor Force ( Employed & Unemployed ( ( Omani / Expatriate ) - Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Governorate / Region 2-4 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality ( Omani / Expatriate ) 3-4 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex 1-3-4 Total Population ( Male – Female ) 2-3-4 Omani ( Male – Female ) 3-3-4 Expatriate ( Male – Female ) 4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population 1-4-4 Omani ( Male – Female ) 2-4-4 Expatriate ( Male – Female ) 5-4 Percentage of Labor Force to Population ( 15 years and over ) 1-5-4 Omani ( Male – Female ) 2-5-4 Expatriate ( Male – Female ) 6-4 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation and Nationality ( Omani / Expatriate ) Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity and Nationality ( Omani / 7-4 Expatriate ) 8-4 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status 9-4 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector 5- Data and Indicators of the Households
1-5 Total Households 2-5 Omani Households 3-5 Average Size of Omani Household in each: - Governorate /Region on Sultanate level -Wilayats on Governorate /Region level 4-5 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size - Governorate /Region on Sultanate level -Wilayats on Governorate /Region level Continued: Contents of Indicators
6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units 1-6 Housing Units 1-1-6 Total Housing Units 2-1-6 Total Occupied Housing Units - Occupancy 2-6 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status ( Urban / Rural ) 3-6 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units: - Governorate /Region on Sultanate level -Wilayats on Governorate /Region level 4-6 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type 5-6 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status 6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type 7-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy 8-6 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and 9-6 Domestic use Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010-2003-1993)
(Sultanate) 1 - Population Size and Distribution:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 1-1 Sultanate Total Population: 2,773,479 2,340,815 2,018,074 Omani 1,957,336 1,781,558 1,483,226 Expatriate 816,143 559,257 534,848
1-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality: Omani 70.6 76.1 73.5 Expatriate 29.4 23.9 26.5 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-3 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status:
Urban (1) 75.0 71.5 71.7
Rural (1) 25.0 28.5 28.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-4 Percentage Distribution of Population by Governorate /Region :
Muscat 28.0 27.0 27.2 Al Batinah 27.9 27.9 28.0 Musandam 1.1 1.2 1.4
Adh Dhahirah (2) 5.5 8.9 9.0 Ad Dakhliyah 11.8 11.4 11.4 Ash Sharqiyah 12.6 13.4 12.8 Al Wusta 1.5 1.0 0.8 Dhofar 9.0 9.2 9.4
Al Buraymi (2) 2.6 ...... Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. For the purpose of the census, the following are classified as cities: The Wilayats of Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, As Seeb and Centers of other Wilayats. Also every stable locality which has a population of (2,500) persons or more, provided that it contains at least three of the following basic services: a preparatory or secondary school, public electricity supply, public dispensary or telephone services. Any other locality is considered a village.
2. Established after the 2003 Census, Al Buraimi Governorate made up of Wilayats that were part of Adh Dhahirah Region. This should be considered when comparing Adh Dhahirah Region indicators of the (2010) census with those of earlier censuses.
14 2- Population Composition:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
2-1 Population by Sex Composition - Sex Ratio(1) : Total Population 138.8 127.8 140.2 Omani 102.4 102.2 103.7 Expatriate 320.0 281.6 377.7
2-2 Population Age Composition:
2-2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups:
Less than 15 years ( Children ) 27.8 33.8 41.0 15 – 64 ( Adults ) 69.5 63.6 56.7 Sultanate 65 and over ( Old People ) 2.7 2.6 2.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups:
Less than 15 years 35.3 40.6 51.6 15 - 64 61.2 56.2 45.4 65 and over 3.5 3.2 3.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-2-3 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups:
Less than 15 years 9.9 12.3 11.6 15 - 64 89.5 87.0 88.1 65 and over 0.6 0.7 0.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-3 Median Age for Omanis (2) (Years) 19.9 15.8 12.1
2-4 Average Age for Omanis (3) (Years) 23.9 22.4 20.4
2-5 Population Dependency Ratio (4) (Persons): Total Population 44 57 76 Omani 63 78 120 Expatriate 12 15 14
1. Sex Ratio: it refers to the number of males for each (100) females. The natural sex ratio is usually within the range of (100-105). 2. Median age: It is the age where half the population are to be found above its level and the other half below its level. It is used as a measure of population youth. Its significant increase in 2003, relative to its level ten years ago, is attributable to the sharp decrease in birth rates which reduced the population youth. 3. Average or Mean Age is the mathematical average of al members of a population. It is another index for age structure. 4. Is the number of children ( less than 15 years) and elderly (65 years and over) per (100) adults (15-64). It is a measure used to express the level of demographic dependency burden that increases with increase in percentage of children and elderly people at the expense of decrease in ratio of adults.
15 3- Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-1 Population Educational Status:
3-1-1 Illiterate percentage (1) (10 years and over):
Total Population 11.7 15.9 30.5
Omani 12.2 17.7 41.2
Expatriate 10.9 11.2 14.2
3-1-2 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status:
Illiterate 12.2 17.7 31.8
Can read and write 7.4 20.1 27.9
Primary /First stage of education 22.7 23.0 21.5
Preparatory /Second stage of basic education 15.3 15.3 10.4
Secondary / General Certificate Diploma 30.4 17.9 5.5
Post secondary non-tertiary 5.0 2.6 1.5
Bachelor Degree 6.2 3.1 1.1
Master \ PhD 0.7 0.2 0.1
Not stated 0.1 0.1 0.2
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (10 years and over) 1,479,946 1,328,546 958,953
1.Illiterate is a person (male or female) 10 years of age or above, yet can not in any language write or read simple statement on his daily life course formed of few words and figures. Nonetheless, a person who can only read but not write is considered an illiterate too.
16 Continued: Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 3-2 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status:
3-2-1 Omani:
Never Married 44.4 47.3 32.3
Married 49.8 46.1 58.8
Divorced \ Widowed 5.8 6.4 8.6 Sultanate
Not Stated 0.0 0.2 0.3
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (15 years and over) 1,266,635 1,058,195 718,105
3-2-2 Expatriate:
Never Married 24.7 21.7 25.3
Married 73.2 76.8 72.8
Divorced \ Widowed 1.9 1.5 0.9
Not Stated 0.2 0.0 1.0
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Expatriate Population (15 years and over) 735,007 490,607 472,757
17 4- Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
4-1 Labor Force ( Employed & Unemployed (:
Total Labor Force (Omani/ Expatriate) 1,245,573 873,466 704,798
Omani 590,858 442,517 272,397
Expatriate 654,715 430,949 432,401
- Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Governorate / Region:
Muscat 33.9 34.6 37.6
Al Batinah 24.9 22.7 22.5
Musandam 1.2 1.4 1.3
Adh Dhahirah 5.2 9.1 8.6
Ad Dakhliyah 9.9 9.0 8.1
Ash Sharqiyah 10.1 11.6 10.1
Al Wusta 2.2 1.1 0.9
Dhofar 9.8 10.5 10.9
Al Buraymi 2.8 ......
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-2 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality:
Omani 47.4 50.7 38.6
Expatriate 52.6 49.3 61.4
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
18 Continued: Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-3 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex: 4-3-1 Total Population: Males 80.0 81.6 90.3 Females 20.0 18.4 9.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-2 Omani: Males 73.1 77.8 91.4
Females 26.9 22.2 8.6 Sultanate Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-3 Expatriate: Males 86.3 85.5 89.6 Females 13.7 14.5 10.4 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population(1) : 4-4-1 Omani: Males 43.6 38.2 33.0 Females 16.4 11.2 3.2 Total 30.2 24.8 18.4 4-4-2 Expatriate: Males 90.8 89.3 91.6 Females 46.3 42.6 40.1 Total 80.2 77.1 80.8
4-5 Percentage of Labor Force to Population ( 15 years and over ) (2): 4-5-1 Omani: Males 67.7 64.7 68.1 Females 25.3 18.7 6.7 4-5-2 Expatriate: Males 97.4 97.7 99.0 Females 57.9 55.0 55.2
1. This percentage is termed (The Crude Rate of Economic Activity). 2. This ratio is referred to as (The Rate of Economic Activity of the Manpower).
19 Continued: Labor Force
Nationality (2010) Item Omani Expatriate
4-6 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation:
Administration Directors, Managers and Working Investors 6.4 3.5 Scientific, Technical and Human Matters Specialists 15.1 7.4 Scientific, Technical and Human Subjects Technicians 12.4 5.2 Clerical Occupations 10.5 1.1 Sales Occupations 5.8 4.1 Services Occupations 13.6 21.8 Agriculture, Stock-Breeding, Aviculture and Hunting Occupations 2.8 7.4 Industrial, Chemical and Food Industries Occupations 2.9 4.2 Principal and Auxiliary Engineering Occupations 14.4 44.6 Employed Population not Classified by Occupations / Not Stated 16.1 0.7 Total 100.0 100.0 Employed 446,966 652,222
4-7 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity: Agriculture, hunting and forestry 1.2 6.8 Fishing 1.4 0.1 Mining and quarrying 5.5 3.2 Manufacturing 3.8 6.9 Electricity, gas and water supply 1.9 1.3 Construction 4.4 40.0 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and 10.0 11.6 personal and household goods Hotels and restaurants 1.2 3.8 Transport, storage and communications 7.3 2.2 Financial intermediation 2.5 0.4 Real estate, renting and business activities 3.7 2.8 Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 42.5 2.7 Education 9.8 1.8 Health and social work 3.3 1.5 Other community, social and personal service activities 0.7 1.4 Activities of private households as employers and undifferentiated 0.4 12.3 production activities of private households Extra-territorial organizations and bodies 0.0 0.1 Not stated, not sufficiently defined 0.4 1.1 Total 100.0 100.0
20 Continued: Labor Force
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-8 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status:
Employer 2.2 1.9 2.2
Own Account Worker 5.0 7.6 11.5
Paid Worker 92.5 90.2 86.0
Unpaid Worker \ Not Stated 0.3 0.3 0.3
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 Sultanate
4-9 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector:
Government 53.3 62.6 ...
Private 39.7 27.4 ...
Family (1) 6.1 9.2 ...
Communal (2) 0.4 0.3 ...
Other \ Not Stated 0.5 0.5 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
1. Family Sector: This is the sector in which the individual works in an establishment owned by the household and at its expense. This sector also includes the profit seeking household enterprises (informal sector). 2. Communal Sector: consist of the entities owned by the society such as clubs and associations.
21 5- Data and Indicators of the Households:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
5-1 Total Households (1) 399,274 337,579 286,748
5-2 Omani Households (2) 260,120 225,564 185,844 5-3 Average Size of Omani Household in each Governorate / Region: Muscat 7.0 7.3 7.9 Al Batinah 8.3 8.5 8.4 Musandam 7.1 6.7 6.8 Adh Dhahirah 8.5 8.5 8.7 Ad Dakhliyah 7.9 8.1 8.3 Ash Sharqiyah 7.1 7.2 6.9 Al Wusta 7.3 7.1 6.3 Dhofar 9.6 9.7 8.5 Al Buraymi 7.7 ...... The Sultanate 7.8 8.0 8.0
5-4 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size and Governorate /Region (2010): Households by Size Governorate /Region 5 or Less 6 - 9 10 and above Total Muscat 37.9 41.0 21.1 100.0 Al Batinah 27.1 38.1 34.8 100.0 Musandam 35.8 40.9 23.3 100.0 Adh Dhahirah 25.0 39.0 36.0 100.0 Ad Dakhliyah 29.5 40.0 30.5 100.0 Ash Sharqiyah 37.0 38.7 24.3 100.0 Al Wusta 37.3 35.4 27.3 100.0 Dhofar 24.3 32.7 43.0 100.0 Al Buraymi 32.4 39.7 27.9 100.0 The Sultanate 31.6 38.9 29.5 100.0
1. 1993 numbers also include institutional households.. 2. Omani household: is the household that has an Omani household head though it may includes members from other nationalities.
22 6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-1 Housing Units :
6-1-1 Total Housing Units: 551,058 430,996 344,846
6-1-2 Total Occupied Housing Units: 396,421 338,946 281,582
Occupancy 71.9 78.6 81.7
6-2 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status: Sultanate Urban 77.0 73.3 ...
Rural 23.0 26.7 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-3 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Governorate /Region: Muscat 27.8 27.5 25.8
Al Batinah 25.5 25.8 25.9
Musandam 2.0 1.9 2.3
Adh Dhahirah 5.4 9.0 8.9
Ad Dakhliyah 11.4 11.2 11.1
Ash Sharqiyah 15.0 14.8 15.7
Al Wusta 1.2 1.0 1.0
Dhofar 8.5 8.8 9.3
Al Buraymi 3.2 ......
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
23 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-4 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type: Villa 28.5 23.6 15.9 Apartment 20.8 17.3 14.3 Arabic House 31.1 39.7 42.1 Rural House 3.2 4.8 12.9
Total Traditional Housing Units (1): 83.6 85.4 85.2
Other Type of Housing Units (2) 15.4 13.6 14.1
Institutional Housing Units (3) 1.0 1.0 0.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-5 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status: Occupied 71.9 78.6 81.6
Closed (4) 2.5 2.9 3.2 Unoccupied 25.6 18.5 15.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type: Villa 23.9 18.2 … Apartment 16.2 16.3 ... Arabic House 26.1 35.4 ... Rural House 7.9 8.9 ... Other Types 25.9 21.2 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ... Total Unoccupied Housing Units 140,917 79,754 52,330
1. Traditional Housing Units : Villas, Apartments, Arabic Houses and Rural Houses. 2. Other type of housing units are: Single Room, Improvised/Shack, Tent, Historical House …etc. 3. It includes Service Establishments ( hospitals .etc), Hotels, and Hotels Apartments, Collective House, (work camps …etc). 4. Is a living quarter used as a residence but has been temporarily closed during the enumeration period due to absence of the household.
24 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-7 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy: For Rent 19.0 15.2 7.9 For Sale 1.0 1.0 0.8 Seasonally Vacant 19.7 22.1 34.5 Abandoned 30.4 32.3 30.6 Under Construction 16.8 12.4 10.8 Other \ Not Stated 13.1 17.0 15.4 Sultanate Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-8 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households: Housing Units Occupied by a Single Household 98.8 99.0 ... Housing Units Occupied by Two Households 1.0 0.8 ... Housing Units Occupied by Three or More Households 0.2 0.2 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-9 Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and Domestic use (2010):
Main Source of Water Supply For Drinking For Households Uses
Public Piped 34.7 56.5 Public Water Point 20.6 20.4 Private Well 4.0 10.6 Well Outside the Living Quarter 6.5 10.7 Falag 1.0 0.7 Mineral Water 32.3 ... Other Sources 0.9 1.1 Total 100.0 100.0
25 Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010-2003-1993)
(Muscat Governorate) 1- Population Size and Distribution:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
1-1 Total Population: 775,878 632,073 549,150
Omani 407,006 381,612 295,641
Expatriate 368,872 250,461 253,509
1-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality: Omani 52.5 60.4 53.8 Expatriate 47.5 39.6 46.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-3 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status(1) : Urban 96.0 97.2 97.2 Rural 4.0 2.8 2.8 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-4 Percentage Distribution of Population by Wilayats:
Mutrah 19.3 24.3 31.7 Bawshar 24.8 23.8 19.6 As Seeb 39.1 35.4 28,2 Al Amrat 7.5 6.5 6.9 Muscat 3.5 3.9 7.4 Qurayyat 5.8 6.1 6.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. For the purpose of the census, the following are classified as cities: The Wilayats of Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, As Seeb and Centers of other Wilayats. Also every stable locality which has a population of (2,500) persons or more, provided that it contains at least three of the following basic services: a preparatory or secondary school, public electricity supply, public dispensary or telephone services. Any other locality is considered a village.
28 2- Population Composition:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
2-1 Population by Sex Composition - Sex Ratio (1): Total Population 158 143 167 Omani 106 109 109 Expatriate 259 224 292
2-2 Population Age Composition:
2-2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups:
Less than 15 years ( Children ) 22.9 26.7 31.4 15 – 64 ( Adults ) 75.3 71.6 67.3
65 and over ( Old People ) 1.8 1.7 1.3 Muscat Governorate Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 32.8 35.3 46.6 15 - 64 64.5 62.5 51.3 65 and over 2.7 2.2 2.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-3 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 12.0 13.6 13.7 15 - 64 87.2 85.5 85.8 65 and over 0.8 0.9 0.5 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-3 Median Age for Omanis (2) (Years) 22 18 15.3
2-4 Average Age for Omanis (3) (Years) 24 23 20.6
2-5 Population Dependency Ratio (4) (Persons): Total Population 33 40 49 Omani 55 60 95 Expatriate 15 17 17
1. Sex Ratio: it refers to the number of males for each (100) females. The natural sex ratio is usually within the range of (100-105).
2. Median age: It is the age where half the population are to be found above its level and the other half below its level. It is used as a measure of population youth. Its significant increase in 2003, relative to its level ten years ago, is attributable to the sharp decrease in birth rates which reduced the population youth.
3. Average or Mean Age is the mathematical average of al members of a population. It is another index for age structure.
4. Is the number of children ( less than 15 years) and elderly (65 years and over) per (100) adults (15-64). It is a measure used to express the level of demographic dependency burden that increases with increase in percentage of children and elderly people at the expense of decrease in ratio of adults.
29 3- Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-1 Population Educational Status:
3-1-1 Illiterate percentage (1) (10 years and over):
Total Population 7.7 9.9 18.6 Omani 8.1 11.4 28.3 Expatriate 7.3 8.0 11.6
3-1-2 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status:
Illiterate 8.1 11.4 22.7
Can read and write 6.5 16.3 24.5
Primary /First stage of education 19.7 16.3 22.4
Preparatory /Second stage of basic education 16.1 15.1 12.7
Secondary / General Certificate Diploma 31.3 24.9 11.4
Post secondary non-tertiary 7.7 4.0 2.5
Bachelor Degree 8.6 5.2 3.0
Master \ PhD 2.0 0.7 0.3
Not stated 0.0 0.1 0.5
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (10 years and over) 313,096 295,676 201,979
1. Illiterate is a person (male or female) 10 years of age or above, yet can not in any language write or read simple statement on his daily life course formed of few words and figures. Nonetheless, a person who can only read but not write is considered an illiterate too.
30 Continued: Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-2 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status:
3-2-1 Omani:
Never Married 44.2 50.0 39.3
Married 50.3 44.6 53.0
Divorced \ Widowed 5.5 5.3 7.3
Not Stated 0.0 0.1 0.4 Muscat Governorate
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (15 years and over) 273,663 246,821 157,754
3-2-2 Expatriate:
Never Married 22.8 20.8 23.3
Married 74.9 77.3 74.7
Divorced \ Widowed 2.0 1.9 1.1
Not Stated 0.3 0.0 0.9
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Expatriate Population (15 years and over) 324,705 216,367 218,829
31 4- Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-1 Labor Force (Employed & Unemployed(: Total Labor Force (Omani/ Expatriate) 422,301 302,419 265,148 Omani 145,466 119,294 70,993 Expatriate 276,835 183,125 194,155
4-2 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality: Omani 34.4 39.4 26.8 Expatriate 65.6 60.6 73.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-3 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex: 4-3-1 Total Population: Males 79.1 78.6 86.0 Females 20.9 21.4 14.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-2 Omani: Males 68.7 73.5 83.5 Females 31.3 26.5 16.5 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-3 Expatriate: Males 84.5 81.9 87.0 Females 15.5 18.1 13.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population (Omanis) (1): Males 47.8 44.1 38.4 Females 23.0 17.3 8.3
4-5 Percentage of Labor Force to Population 15 years and over (Omanis) (2): Males 70.8 67.6 70.6 Females 34.3 27.0 15.9
1. This percentage is termed (The Crude Rate of Economic Activity). 2. This ratio is referred to as (The Rate of Economic Activity of the Manpower).
32 Continued: Labor Force
Nationality (2010) Item Omani Expatriate
4-6 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation:
Administration Directors, Managers and Working Investors 11.3 6.3 Scientific, Technical and Human Matters Specialists 18.5 10.2 Scientific, Technical and Human Subjects Technicians 12.2 6.3 Clerical Occupations 16.3 1.6 Sales Occupations 6.9 5.2 Services Occupations 11.4 21.7 Agriculture, Stock-Breeding, Aviculture and Hunting Occupations 0.8 1.6 Industrial, Chemical and Food Industries Occupations 3.2 3.1 Muscat Governorate Principal and Auxiliary Engineering Occupations 10.8 43.6 Employed Population not Classified by Occupations / Not Stated 8.6 0.4 Total 100.0 100.0 Employed 122,138 275,565
4-7 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity: Agriculture, hunting and forestry 0.2 1.2 Fishing 0.5 0.0 Mining and quarrying 6.8 2.1 Manufacturing 4.0 6.4 Electricity, gas and water supply 1.8 1.2 Construction 4.7 43.2 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles 13.2 12.9 and personal and household goods Hotels and restaurants 2.2 3.5 Transport, storage and communications 9.4 3.1 Financial intermediation 5.6 0.9 Real estate, renting and business activities 4.3 4.5 Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 34.8 2.4 Education 6.8 2.1 Health and social work 3.9 1.8 Other community, social and personal service activities 0.7 1.1 Activities of private households as employers and undifferentiated 0.4 12.4 production activities of private households Extra-territorial organizations and bodies 0.1 0.2 Not stated, not sufficiently defined 0.6 1.0 Total 100.0 100.0
33 Continued: Labor Force
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-8 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status:
Employer 2.7 1.9 ...
Own Account Worker 3.3 3.3 ...
Paid Worker 93.7 94.5 ...
Unpaid Worker \ Not Stated 0.3 0.3 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
4-9 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector:
Government 42.9 53.3 ...
Private 52.5 42.3 ...
Family (1) 3.8 4.1 ...
Communal (2) 0.4 0.1 ...
Other \ Not Stated 0.4 0.2 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
1. Family Sector: This is the sector in which the individual works in an establishment owned by the household and at its expense. This sector also includes the profit seeking household enterprises (informal sector). 2. Communal Sector: consist of the entities owned by the society such as clubs and associations.
34 5- Data and Indicators of the Households:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
5-1 Total Households (1) 120,992 100,232 80,130
5-2 Omani Households (2) 62,299 53,630 37,607
5-3 Average Size of Omani Household in each Wilayat:
Mutrah 6.2 6.4 7.9
Bawshar 6.9 6.9 8.8
As Seeb 7.4 7.6 8.0
Al Amrat 7.2 7.8 8.9 Muscat Governorate Muscat 6.6 7.6 7.9
Qurayyat 7.2 7.7 8.2
Governorate 7.0 7.3 7.9
5-4 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size in each Wilayat (2010):
Households by Size Governorate /Region 5 or Less 6 - 9 10 and above Total
Mutrah 50 34 16 100.0
Bawshar 39 42 19 100.0
As Seeb 34 43 23 100.0
Al Amrat 35 44 21 100.0
Muscat 45 35 20 100.0
Qurayyat 36 39 25 100.0
Governorate 38 41 21 100.0
1. 1993 numbers also include institutional households.. 2. Omani household: is the household that has an Omani household head though it may includes members from other nationalities.
35 6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-1 Housing Units : 6-1-1 Total Housing Units: 153,381 118,473 89,106 6-1-2 Total Occupied Housing Units: 119,921 100,653 78,767 Occupancy 78.2 85.0 88.4
6-2 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status: Urban 96.8 97.5 ... Rural 3.2 2.5 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-3 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Wilayats:
Mutrah 25.5 31.3 37.7 Bawshar 25.9 25.0 18.2 As Seeb 34.1 29.0 24.3 Al Amrat 6.4 5.5 6.0 Muscat 2.6 3.5 7.2 Qurayyat 5.5 5.7 6.6 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-4 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type: Villa 33.9 31.1 26.3 Apartment 42.7 37.6 32.8 Arabic House 13.0 20.3 27.3 Rural House 0.2 0.9 2.3 Other type of Housing units / Not Stated: 10.2 10.1 11.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
36 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-5 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status: Occupied 78.2 85.0 88.4
Closed (1) 5.6 2.0 3.0
Unoccupied 16.2 13.0 8.6
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type: Muscat Governorate Villa 38.7 26.8 …
Apartment 36.8 42.2 ...
Arabic House 10.9 18.2 ...
Rural House 0.6 1.5 ...
Other Types 13.0 11.3 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
Total Unoccupied Housing Units 24,915 15,444 7,622
6-7 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy:
For Rent 27.3 30.1 20.1
For Sale 1.8 2.0 2.1
Seasonally Vacant 14.0 15.4 17.0
Abandoned 10.2 16.0 18.6
Under Construction 23.1 14.6 18.5
Other \ Not Stated 23.6 21.9 23.7
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. Is a living quarter used as a residence but has been temporarily closed during the enumeration period due to absence of the household.
37 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-8 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households: Housing Units Occupied by a Single Household 98.4 98.3 ... Housing Units Occupied by Two Households 1.3 1.3 ... Housing Units Occupied by Three or More Households 0.3 0.4 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-9 Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and Domestic use:
Main Source of Water Supply For Drinking For Households Uses
Public Piped 33.4 76.8 Public Water Point 11.1 17.9 Private Well 0.3 2.3 Well Outside the Living Quarter 1.5 2.5 Falag 0.1 0.1 Mineral Water 53.2 -- Other Sources 0.4 0.4 Total 100.0 100.0
38 Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010-2003-1993)
(Al Batinah Region) 1 - Population Size and Distribution:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 1-1 Total Population: 772,590 653,505 564,677 Omani 620,950 564,407 472,065 Expatriate 151,640 89,098 92,612
1-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality: Omani 80.4 86.4 83.6 Expatriate 19.6 13.6 16.4 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-3 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status(1) :
Urban 72.8 66.8 68.2 Rural 27.2 33.2 31.8 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-4 Percentage Distribution of Population by Wilayats: Sohar 18.1 16.0 16.1 Ar Rustaq 10.3 11.4 11.0 Shinas 6.7 7.1 7.9 Liwa 4.4 3.9 4.0 Saham 12.1 13.0 13.3 Al Khaburah 6.8 7.1 7.2 As Suwayq 14.5 15.5 15.1 Nakhal 2.3 2.5 2.3 Wadi Al Maawil 1.7 1.7 1.8 Al Awabi 1.7 1.6 1.5 Al Musanaah 8.9 8.7 8.4 Barka 12.5 11.5 11.4 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. For the purpose of the census, the following are classified as cities: The Wilayats of Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, As Seeb and Centers of other Wilayats. Also every stable locality which has a population of (2,500) persons or more, provided that it contains at least three of the following basic services: a preparatory or secondary school, public electricity supply, public dispensary or telephone services. Any other locality is considered a village.
40 2- Population Composition:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
2-1 Population by Sex Composition - Sex Ratio (1): Total Population 128 116 128 Omani 102 100 102 Expatriate 389 344 544
2-2 Population Age Composition:
2-2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years ( Children ) 29.7 38.1 46.4 15 – 64 ( Adults ) 67.2 58.9 51.0
65 and over ( Old People ) 3.1 3.0 2.6 Al Batinah Region Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 35.1 42.4 53.9 15 - 64 61.1 54.2 43.0 65 and over 3.8 3.4 3.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-3 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 7.6 10.5 8.6 15 - 64 92.0 89.1 91.3 65 and over 0.4 0.4 0.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-4 Median Age for Omanis (2) (Years) 21 15 12,7
2-5 Average Age for Omanis (3) (Years) 24 22 20
2-6 Population Dependency Ratio (4) (Persons): Total Population 49 70 96 Omani 64 85 132 Expatriate 9 12 10
1. Sex Ratio: it refers to the number of males for each (100) females. The natural sex ratio is usually within the range of (100-105).
2. Median age: It is the age where half the population are to be found above its level and the other half below its level. It is used as a measure of population youth. Its significant increase in 2003, relative to its level ten years ago, is attributable to the sharp decrease in birth rates which reduced the population youth.
3. Average or Mean Age is the mathematical average of al members of a population. It is another index for age structure.
4. Is the number of children ( less than 15 years) and elderly (65 years and over) per (100) adults (15-64). It is a measure used to express the level of demographic dependency burden that increases with increase in percentage of children and elderly people at the expense of decrease in ratio of adults.
41 3- Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-1 Population Educational Status:
3-1-1 Illiterate percentage (1) (10 years and over):
Total Population 13.7 18.6 0.35
Omani 13.0 19.1 44.8
Expatriate 16.2 16.4 16.9
3-1-2 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status:
Illiterate 13.0 19.1 33.6
Can read and write 7.1 21.6 30.4
Primary /First stage of education 24.0 24.9 22.1
Preparatory /Second stage of basic education 16.2 15.6 9.3
Secondary / General Certificate Diploma 30.3 14.8 3.1
Post secondary non-tertiary 4.0 1.8 1.0
Bachelor Degree 5.1 2.1 0.4
Master \ PhD 0.3 0.1 0.0
Not stated 0.0 0.0 0.1
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (10 years and over) 472,462 418,305 296,120
1. Illiterate is a person (male or female) 10 years of age or above, yet can not in any language write or read simple statement on his daily life course formed of few words and figures. Nonetheless, a person who can only read but not write is considered an illiterate too.
42 Continued: Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-2 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status:
3-2-1 Omani:
Never Married 45.6 48.1 29.8
Married 49.2 45.7 61.9
Divorced \ Widowed 5.2 6.0 8.2 Al Batinah Region Not Stated 0.0 0.2 0.1
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (15 years and over) 402,699 325,130 217,904
3-2-2 Expatriate:
Never Married 26.1 22.2 29.5
Married 71.9 76.6 69.0
Divorced \ Widowed 1.8 1.2 0.7
Not Stated 0.2 0.0 0.8
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Expatriate Population (15 years and over) 140,050 79,804 84,630
43 4- Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-1 Labor Force (Employed & Unemployed(: Total Labor Force (Omani/ Expatriate) 310,282 198,453 158,304 Omani 180,293 126,059 77,962 Expatriate 129,989 72,394 80,342
4-2 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality: Omani 58.1 63.5 49.2 Expatriate 41.9 36.5 50.8 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-3 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex: 4-3-1 Total Population: Males 80.4 82.8 93.7 Females 19.6 17.2 6.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-2 Omani: Males 75.6 80.0 95.6 Females 24.4 20.0 4.4 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-3 Expatriate: Males 86.9 87.6 91.9 Females 13.1 12.4 8.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population (Omanis) (1): Males 43.5 35.8 31.3 Females 14.3 8.9 1.5
4-5 Percentage of Labor Force to Population 15 years and over (Omanis) (2):
Males 67.3 62.8 68.1 Females 22.0 15.3 3.2
1. This percentage is termed (The Crude Rate of Economic Activity). 2. This ratio is referred to as (The Rate of Economic Activity of the Manpower).
44 Continued: Labor Force
Nationality (2010) Item Omani Expatriate
4-6 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation:
Administration Directors, Managers and Working Investors 3.9 1.5 Scientific, Technical and Human Matters Specialists 13.3 4.6 Scientific, Technical and Human Subjects Technicians 11.3 3.7 Clerical Occupations 7.7 0.5 Sales Occupations 6.0 3.1 Services Occupations 16.1 22.0 Agriculture, Stock-Breeding, Aviculture and Hunting Occupations 2.7 15.5
Industrial, Chemical and Food Industries Occupations 1.8 4.2 Al Batinah Region Principal and Auxiliary Engineering Occupations 16.7 44.4 Employed Population not Classified by Occupations / Not Stated 20.5 0.5 Total 100.0 100.0 Employed 131,933 129,701
4-7 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity: Agriculture, hunting and forestry 1.4 15.0 Fishing 1.0 0.0 Mining and quarrying 2.6 1.1 Manufacturing 4.3 7.4 Electricity, gas and water supply 1.7 1.5 Construction 5.6 39.0 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles 10.4 10.6 and personal and household goods Hotels and restaurants 1.1 3.1 Transport, storage and communications 7.4 1.2 Financial intermediation 1.4 0.1 Real estate, renting and business activities 3.9 1.8 Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 44.7 1.9 Education 10.7 1.3 Health and social work 2.5 1.1 Other community, social and personal service activities 0.6 1.5 Activities of private households as employers and undifferentiated 0.5 12.4 production activities of private households Extra-territorial organizations and bodies 0.0 0.0 Not stated, not sufficiently defined 0.2 1.0 Total 100.0 100.0
45 Continued: Labor Force
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-8 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status:
Employer 1.8 1.8 ...
Own Account Worker 4.7 8.4 ...
Paid Worker 93.2 89.6 ...
Unpaid Worker \ Not Stated 0.3 0.2 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
4-9 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector:
Government 55.6 68.4 ...
Private 37.7 20.8 ...
Family (1) 5.9 10.2 ...
Communal (2) 0.4 0.3 ...
Other \ Not Stated 0.4 0.3 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
1. Family Sector: This is the sector in which the individual works in an establishment owned by the household and at its expense. This sector also includes the profit seeking household enterprises (informal sector). 2. Communal Sector: consist of the entities owned by the society such as clubs and associations.
46 5- Data and Indicators of the Households:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
5-1 Total Households (1) 105,899 89,425 77,852
5-2 Omani Households (2) 76,539 66,882 56,364 5-3 Average Size of Omani Household in each Wilayat: Sohar 8.0 8.2 8.2 Ar Rustaq 8.4 8.7 8.4 Shinas 8.6 8.4 8.3 Liwa 9.0 8.9 8.4 Saham 8.7 8.7 9.0
Al Khaburah 8.4 8.5 8.2 Al Batinah Region As Suwayq 8.4 8.7 8.7 Nakhal 8.2 8.1 7.8 Wadi Al Maawil 7.9 7.9 7.9 Al Awabi 8.1 8.3 8.0 Al Musanaah 8.0 8.5 8.4 Barka 8.1 8.7 8.6 Region 8.3 8.5 8.4
5-4 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size in each Wilayat (2010): Households by Size Wilayat 5 or Less 6 - 9 10 and above Total Sohar 30 39 31 100.0 Ar Rustaq 25 39 36 100.0 Shinas 26 35 39 100.0 Liwa 25 33 42 100.0 Saham 25 38 37 100.0 Al Khaburah 28 36 36 100.0 As Suwayq 26 39 35 100.0 Nakhal 27 39 34 100.0 Wadi Al Maawil 30 39 31 100.0 Al Awabi 26 42 32 100.0 Al Musanaah 29 38 33 100.0 Barka 29 38 33 100.0 Region 27 38 35 100.0
1. 1993 numbers also include institutional households.. 2. Omani household: is the household that has an Omani household head though it may includes members from other nationalities.
47 6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-1 Housing Units: 6-1-1 Total Housing Units: 140,638 111,414 89,259 6-1-2 Total Occupied Housing Units: 105,006 89,325 76,409 Occupancy 74.7 80.2 85.6
6-2 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status: Urban 74.7 67.8 ... Rural 25.3 32.2 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-3 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Wilayats: Sohar 20.8 16.7 16.6 Ar Rustaq 10.3 10.4 10.1 Shinas 6.2 7.2 7.7 Liwa 3.9 3.8 3.9 Saham 11.1 12.8 12.1 Al Khaburah 7.1 7.3 7.7 As Suwayq 13.9 14.9 14.1 Nakhal 2.4 2.6 2.6 Wadi Al Maawil 1.6 1.7 2.0 Al Awabi 1.5 1.6 1.6 Al Musanaah 8.7 8.9 8.4 Barka 12.5 12.1 13.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-4 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type: Villa 26.6 19.5 12,1 Apartment 11.1 5.9 3,9 Arabic House 42.8 53.8 55,7 Rural House 2.0 3.5 14,4 Other type of Housing units / Not Stated: 17.5 17.3 13,9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
48 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-5 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status: Occupied 74.7 80.2 85.6 Closed (1) 0.8 2.7 2.7 Unoccupied 24.5 17.1 11.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type:
Villa 21.2 14.6 … Al Batinah Region
Apartment 15.1 7.8 ...
Arabic House 30.4 40.7 ...
Rural House 5.7 6.4 ...
Other Types 27.6 30.5 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
Total Unoccupied Housing Units 34,527 19,072 10,475
6-7 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy:
For Rent 22.9 11.3 7.7
For Sale 1.1 0.7 0.9
Seasonally Vacant 13.1 12.5 22.5
Abandoned 32.0 47.1 34.1
Under Construction 16.4 12.6 14.4
Other \ Not Stated 14.5 15.8 20.4
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. Is a living quarter used as a residence but has been temporarily closed during the enumeration period due to absence of the household.
49 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-8 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households: Housing Units Occupied by a Single Household 98.8 99.3 ... Housing Units Occupied by Two Households 1.0 0.6 ... Housing Units Occupied by Three or More Households 0.2 0.1 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-9 Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and Domestic use:
Main Source of Water Supply For Drinking For Households Uses
Public Piped 47.1 48.0 Public Water Point 20.5 13.4 Private Well 8.4 22.8 Well Outside the Living Quarter 8.3 14.7 Falag 0.7 0.5 Mineral Water 14.1 - Other Sources 0.9 0.6 Total 100.0 100.0
50 Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010-2003-1993)
(Musandam Governorate) 1 - Population Size and Distribution:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
1-1 Total Population: 31,425 28,378 28,727
Omani 21,898 20,324 22,461
Expatriate 9,527 8,054 6,266
1-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality:
Omani 69.7 71.6 78.2
Expatriate 30.3 28.4 21.8
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-3 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status(1) :
Urban 68.7 69.2 62.3
Rural 31.3 30.8 37.7
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-4 Percentage Distribution of Population by Wilayats:
Khassab 57.8 62.5 57.1
Bukha 9.6 10.0 13.4
Daba 22.2 19.6 20.5
Madha 10.4 7.9 9.0
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. For the purpose of the census, the following are classified as cities: The Wilayats of Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, As Seeb and Centers of other Wilayats. Also every stable locality which has a population of (2,500) persons or more, provided that it contains at least three of the following basic services: a preparatory or secondary school, public electricity supply, public dispensary or telephone services. Any other locality is considered a village
52 2- Population Composition:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
2-1 Population by Sex Composition - Sex Ratio (1):
Total Population 143 152 136
Omani 109 114 109 Expatriate 286 361 332
2-2 Population Age Composition:
2-2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years ( Children ) 25.1 29.4 43.0 15 – 64 ( Adults ) 71.0 67.3 54.4 65 and over ( Old People ) 3.9 3.3 2.6 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 Musandam Governorate 2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 31.0 36.7 51.1 15 - 64 64.0 59.0 45.9 65 and over 5.0 4.3 3.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-3 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 11.5 10.9 14.1 15 - 64 87.0 88.0 84.9 65 and over 1.5 1.1 1.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-3 Median Age for Omanis (2) (Years) 23.1 18.5 13.6
2-4 Average Age for Omanis (3) (Years) 25.4 24.6 21.4
2-5 Population Dependency Ratio (4) (Persons): Total Population 40.8 49 84 Omani 56.3 69 118 Expatriate 14.9 14 18
1. Sex Ratio: it refers to the number of males for each (100) females. The natural sex ratio is usually within the range of (100-105). 2. Median age: It is the age where half the population are to be found above its level and the other half below its level. It is used as a measure of population youth. Its significant increase in 2003, relative to its level ten years ago, is attributable to the sharp decrease in birth rates which reduced the population youth. 3. Average or Mean Age is the mathematical average of al members of a population. It is another index for age structure. 4. Is the number of children ( less than 15 years) and elderly (65 years and over) per (100) adults (15-64). It is a measure used to express the level of demographic dependency burden that increases with increase in percentage of children and elderly people at the expense of decrease in ratio of adults.
53 3- Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-1 Population Educational Status:
3-1-1 Illiterate percentage (1) (10 years and over):
Total Population 17.5 23.4 42.2
Omani 19.0 26.1 53.4
Expatriate 14.5 17.6 19.3
3-1-2 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status:
Illiterate 19.0 26.1 41.3
Can read and write 5.9 16.9 23.5
Primary /First stage of education 20.8 23.6 19.2
Preparatory /Second stage of basic education 15.6 14.4 9.9
Secondary / General Certificate Diploma 28.9 13.8 4.4
Post secondary non-tertiary 4.0 2.3 1.1
Bachelor Degree 5.4 2.7 0.5
Master \ PhD 0.4 0.1 0.0
Not stated 0.0 0.1 0.1
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (10 years and over) 17,181 15,785 14,764
1. Illiterate is a person (male or female) 10 years of age or above, yet can not in any language write or read simple statement on his daily life course formed of few words and figures. Nonetheless, a person who can only read but not write is considered an illiterate too.
54 Continued: Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-2 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status:
3-2-1 Omani:
Never Married 46.3 45.4 29.4
Married 48.3 48.5 62.7
Divorced \ Widowed 5.3 6.0 7.8
Not Stated 0.1 0.1 0.1
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 Musandam Governorate
Omani Population ( 15 years and over ) 15,121 12,867 10,982
3-2-2 Expatriate:
Never Married 28.3 23.9 24.4
Married 69.5 74.3 74.0
Divorced \ Widowed 2.1 1.7 1.3
Not Stated 0.1 0.1 0.3
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Expatriate Population ( 15 years and over ) 8,432 7,176 5,385
55 4- Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-1 Labor Force ( Employed & Unemployed ): Total Labor Force (Omani/ Expatriate) 14,694 12,021 8,993 Omani 7,415 5,713 4,406 Expatriate 7,279 6,308 4,587
4-2 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality: Omani 50.0 47.5 49.0 Expatriate 49.5 52.5 51.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-3 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex: 4-3-1 Total Population: Males 80.3 86.9 92.5 Females 19.7 13.1 7.5 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-2 Omani: Males 75.0 83.1 93.3 Females 25.0 16.9 6.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-3 Expatriate: Males 85.7 90.4 91.8 Females 14.3 9.6 8.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population (Omanis) (1): Males 48.7 43.9 35.1 Females 17.7 10.2 2.8
4-5 Percentage of Labor Force to Population 15 years and over (Omanis) (2): Males 70.0 68.2 70.3 Females 25.9 16.3 5.8
1. This percentage is termed (The Crude Rate of Economic Activity). 2. This ratio is referred to as (The Rate of Economic Activity of the Manpower).
56 Continued: Labor Force
Nationality (2010) Item Omani Expatriate
4-6 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation:
Administration Directors, Managers and Working Investors 6.0 1.3 Scientific, Technical and Human Matters Specialists 13.9 6.2 Scientific, Technical and Human Subjects Technicians 11.5 5.0 Clerical Occupations 10.7 2.2 Sales Occupations 1.6 5.0 Services Occupations 18.7 26.0 Agriculture, Stock-Breeding, Aviculture and Hunting Occupations 8.9 10.9 Industrial, Chemical and Food Industries Occupations 1.7 1.7 Principal and Auxiliary Engineering Occupations 9.4 38.5 Musandam Governorate Employed Population not Classified by Occupations / Not Stated 17.6 3.2 Total 100.0 100.0 Employed 5,294 7,160
4-7 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity: Agriculture, hunting and forestry 0.5 9.4 Fishing 8.1 1.2 Mining and quarrying 0.3 0.2 Manufacturing 1.2 3.3 Electricity, gas and water supply 4.3 3.5 Construction 1.7 30.1 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles 2.1 10.4 and personal and household goods Hotels and restaurants 1.6 6.6 Transport, storage and communications 5.0 4.5 Financial intermediation 1.0 0.1 Real estate, renting and business activities 3.7 1.4 Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 57.4 11.2 Education 7.3 1.1 Health and social work 4.0 2.1 Other community, social and personal service activities 1.4 1.3 Activities of private households as employers and undifferentiated 0.2 12.6 production activities of private households Extra-territorial organizations and bodies 0.0 0.2 Not stated, not sufficiently defined 0.2 0.8 Total 100.0 100.0
57 Continued: Labor Force
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
4-8 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status:
Employer 3.2 4.5 ...
Own Account Worker 4.6 12.2 ...
Paid Worker 92.0 82.9 ...
Unpaid Worker \ Not Stated 0.2 0.4 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
4-9 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector:
Government 66.1 65.6 ...
Private 22.1 11.0 ...
Family (1) 10.0 21.9 ...
Communal (2) 0.6 0.6 ...
Other \ Not Stated 1.2 0.9 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
1. Family Sector: This is the sector in which the individual works in an establishment owned by the household and at its expense. This sector also includes the profit seeking household enterprises (informal sector). 2. Communal Sector: consist of the entities owned by the society such as clubs and associations.
58 5- Data and Indicators of the Households:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
5-1 Total Households (1) 4,709 4,541 4,555
5-2 Omani Households (2) 3,126 3,079 3,306
5-3 Average Size of Omani Household in each Wilayat:
Khassab 7.4 7.0 7.0
Bukha 6.6 6.3 6.7
Daba 6.4 6.2 6.2
Madha 7.0 6.7 8.7 Musandam Governorate Governorate 7.1 6.7 6.8
5-4 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size in each Wilayat (2010):
Households by Size Wilayat 5 or Less 6 - 9 10 and above Total
Khassab 32 43 25 100.0
Bukha 43 37 20 100.0
Daba 42 40 18 100.0
Madha 41 32 27 100.0
Governorate 36 41 23 100.0
1. 1993 numbers also include institutional households.. 2. Omani household: is the household that has an Omani household head though it may includes members from other nationalities.
59 6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-1 Housing Units : 6-1-1 Total Housing Units: 10,764 8,226 7,942 6-1-2 Total Occupied Housing Units: 4,774 4,589 4,507 Occupancy 44.4 55.8 56.7
6-2 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status: Urban 69.7 68.6 ... Rural 30.3 31.4 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-3 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Wilayats:
Khassab 47.5 54.9 54.4 Bukha 15.2 11.9 11.6 Daba 31.0 27.3 28.7 Madha 6.3 5.9 5.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-4 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type:
Villa 16.2 13.1 7.3 Apartment 3.4 3.4 1.8 Arabic House 42.3 56.4 54.0 Rural House 16.4 19.0 30.2 Other type of Housing units / Not Stated: 21.7 8.1 6.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
60 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-5 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status: Occupied 44.4 55.8 56.7
Closed (1) 11.0 0.3 4.8
Unoccupied 44.6 43.9 38.5
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type: Villa 10.9 7.8 … Musandam Governorate Apartment 2.0 1.8 ...
Arabic House 27.8 43.9 ...
Rural House 27.8 37.0 ...
Other Types 31.5 9.5 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
Total Unoccupied Housing Units 4,808 3,610 3,056
6-7 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy:
For Rent 5.2 2.6 2.1 For Sale 0.2 0.1 0.2 Seasonally Vacant 25.1 49.9 41.3 Abandoned 48.4 32.2 48.6 Under Construction 7.7 4.6 3.3 Other \ Not Stated 13.4 10.6 4.5 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. Is a living quarter used as a residence but has been temporarily closed during the enumeration period due to absence of the household.
61 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-8 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households: Housing Units Occupied by a Single Household 99.3 99.1 ... Housing Units Occupied by Two Households 0.6 0.7 ... Housing Units Occupied by Three or More Households 0.1 0.2 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-9 Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and Domestic use:
Main Source of Water Supply For Drinking For Households Uses
Public Piped 51.6 77.8 Public Water Point 15.5 16.3 Private Well 1.3 3.5 Well Outside the Living Quarter 0.3 1.3 Falag 0.1 0.1 Mineral Water 30.8 - Other Sources 0.4 1.0 Total 100.0 100.0
62 Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010-2003-1993)
(Ad Dhahirah Region) 1 - Population Size and Distribution:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
1-1 Total Population(1) :
Omani 151,664 207,015 181,224
Expatriate 118,877 147,689 135,140
32,787 59,326 46,084
1-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality:
Omani 78.4 71.3 74.6
Expatriate 21.6 28.7 25.4
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-3 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status (2): Urban 51.0 59.9 55.7
Rural 49.0 40.1 44.3
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-4 Percentage Distribution of Population by Wilayats:
Al Buraymi ... 32.8 26.6
Ibri 76.8 47.1 51.6
Mahdah ... 4.3 4.6
Yanqul 11.9 7.8 8.3
Dank 11.3 8.0 8.9
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. Established after the 2003 Census, Al Buraimi Governorate made up of Wilayats that were part of Adh Dhahirah Region. Thisshouldbe considered when comparing Adh Dhahirah Region indicators of the (2010) census with those of earlier censuses.
2. For the purpose of the census, the following are classified as cities: The Wilayats of Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, As Seeb and Centers of other Wilayats. Also every stable locality which has a population of (2,500) persons or more, provided that it contains at least three of the following basic services: a preparatory or secondary school, public electricity supply, public dispensary or telephone services. Any other locality is considered a village
64 2- Population Composition:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
2-1 Population by Sex Composition - Sex Ratio (1): Total Population 136 133 143 Omani 101 101 106 Expatriate 548 283 409
2-2 Population Age Composition: 2-2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups (%) Less than 15 years ( Children ) 28.1 33.2 42.3
15 – 64 ( Adults ) 68.6 64.3 55.4 Ad Dhahirah Region 65 and over ( Old People ) 3.3 2.5 2.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 34.5 40.0 52.4 15 - 64 61.3 56.7 44.6 65 and over 4.2 3.3 3.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-3 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 5.0 16.2 12.8 15 - 64 94.6 83.2 86.9 65 and over 0.4 0.6 0.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-3 Median Age for Omanis (2) (Years) 21.1 16 13.4
2-4 Average Age for Omanis (3) (Years) 23.9 22.6 20.2
2-5 Population Dependency Ratio (4) (Persons): Total Population 46 55 81 Omani 63 76 124 Expatriate 6 20 15
1. Sex Ratio: it refers to the number of males for each (100) females. The natural sex ratio is usually within the range of (100-105). 2. Median age: It is the age where half the population are to be found above its level and the other half below its level. It is used as a measure of population youth. Its significant increase in 2003, relative to its level ten years ago, is attributable to the sharp decrease in birth rates which reduced the population youth. 3. Average or Mean Age is the mathematical average of al members of a population. It is another index for age structure. 4. Is the number of children ( less than 15 years) and elderly (65 years and over) per (100) adults (15-64). It is a measure used to express the level of demographic dependency burden that increases with increase in percentage of children and elderly people at the expense of decrease in ratio of adults.
65 3- Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-1 Population Educational Status:
3-1-1 Illiterate percentage (1) (10 years and over):
Total Population 12.2 16.5 32.1
Omani 12.1 16.5 39.7
Expatriate 12.7 16.5 19.8
3-1-2 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status:
Illiterate 12.1 16.5 29.7 Can read and write 6.8 19.6 28.1 Primary /First stage of education 22.1 21.3 22.7 Preparatory /Second stage of basic education 14.8 16.0 12.0 Secondary / General Certificate Diploma 32.5 20.6 5.1 Post secondary non-tertiary 5.1 2.7 1.5 Bachelor Degree 6.3 3.1 0.8 Master \ PhD 0.3 0.1 0.0 Not stated 0.0 0.0 0.1
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (10 years and over) 91,032 110,684 87,499
1. Illiterate is a person (male or female) 10 years of age or above, yet can not in any language write or read simple statement on his daily life course formed of few words and figures. Nonetheless, a person who can only read but not write is considered an illiterate too.
66 Continued: Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-2 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status:
3-2-1 Omani:
Never Married 46.1 49.4 33.8
Married 48.7 45.0 58.6
Divorced \ Widowed 5.2 5.3 7.4
Not Stated 0.0 0.3 0.2 Ad Dhahirah Region
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population ( 15 years and over ) 77,861 88,614 64,331
3-2-2 Expatriate:
Never Married 24.7 23.6 25.6
Married 73.6 75.1 72.9
Divorced \ Widowed 1.4 1.3 0.9
Not Stated 0.3 0.0 0.6
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Expatriate Population ( 15 years and over ) 31,162 49,727 40,197
67 4- Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-1 Labor Force (Employed & Unemployed(: Total Labor Force (Omani/ Expatriate) 65,157 79,831 60,691 Omani 35,360 37,118 24,073 Expatriate 29,797 42,713 36,618
4-2 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality: Omani 54.3 46.5 39.7 Expatriate 45.7 53.5 60.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-3 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex: 4-3-1 Total Population: Males 80.6 83.8 92.6 Females 19.4 16.2 7.4 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-2 Omani: Males 73.1 78.5 93.6 Females 26.9 21.5 6.4 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-3 Expatriate: Males 89.5 88.5 91.9 Females 10.5 11.5 8.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population (Omanis) (1): Males 43.3 39.2 32.4 Females 16.1 10.9 2.4
4-5 Percentage of Labor Force to Population 15 years and over (Omanis) (2):
Males 66.5 65.9 67.6 Females 24.4 18.0 5.0
1. This percentage is termed (The Crude Rate of Economic Activity). 2. This ratio is referred to as (The Rate of Economic Activity of the Manpower).
68 Continued: Labor Force
Nationality (2010) Item Omani Expatriate 4-6 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation: Administration Directors, Managers and Working Investors 3.8 1.0 Scientific, Technical and Human Matters Specialists 15.2 4.2 Scientific, Technical and Human Subjects Technicians 13.3 4.8 Clerical Occupations 5.8 0.6 Sales Occupations 4.4 1.4 Services Occupations 11.2 17.3 Agriculture, Stock-Breeding, Aviculture and Hunting Occupations 0.6 12.8 Industrial, Chemical and Food Industries Occupations 2.6 7.2 Ad Dhahirah Region Principal and Auxiliary Engineering Occupations 17.5 49.3 Employed Population not Classified by Occupations / Not Stated 25.6 1.4 Total 100.0 100.0 Employed 26,777 29,755
4-7 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity: Agriculture, hunting and forestry 0.7 12.5 Fishing 0.0 0.0 Mining and quarrying 9.5 21.3 Manufacturing 2.3 4.1 Electricity, gas and water supply 1.9 0.9 Construction 4.5 33.8 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and 6.4 6.5 personal and household goods Hotels and restaurants 0.2 3.0 Transport, storage and communications 5.1 0.9 Financial intermediation 1.0 0.1 Real estate, renting and business activities 2.8 1.0 Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 49.3 1.6 Education 11.5 1.2 Health and social work 3.2 0.9 Other community, social and personal service activities 0.7 1.1 Activities of private households as employers and undifferentiated 0.3 10.3 production activities of private households Extra-territorial organizations and bodies 0.0 0.0 Not stated, not sufficiently defined 0.6 0.8 Total 100.0 100.0
69 Continued: Labor Force
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-8 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status:
Employer 1.7 2.1 ...
Own Account Worker 3.0 6.3 ...
Paid Worker 95.1 91.2 ...
Unpaid Worker \ Not Stated 0.2 0.4 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
4-9 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector:
Government 61.9 67.7 ...
Private 33.4 23.0 ...
Family (1) 3.7 8.4 ...
Communal (2) 0.4 0.4 ...
Other \ Not Stated 0.6 0.5 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
1. Family Sector: This is the sector in which the individual works in an establishment owned by the household and at its expense. This sector also includes the profit seeking household enterprises (informal sector). 2. Communal Sector: consist of the entities owned by the society such as clubs and associations.
70 5- Data and Indicators of the Households:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
5-1 Total Households (1) 19,979 29,614 24,287
5-2 Omani Households (2) 14,386 17,312 15,487
5-3 Average Size of Omani Household in each Wilayat:
Al Buraymi ... 7.9 8.3
Ibri 8.5 8.8 9.4
Mahdah ... 8.1 7.8 Ad Dhahirah Region
Yanqul 8.0 8.2 8.0
Dank 8.5 8.6 8.5
Region 8.5 8.5 8.7
5-4 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size in each Wilayat (2010):
Households by Size Wilayat 5 or Less 6 - 9 10 and above Total
Al Buraymi ......
Ibri 25 39 36 100.0
Mahdah ......
Yanqul 27 41 32 100.0
Dank 25 38 37 100.0
Region 25 39 36 100.0
1. 1993 numbers also include institutional households.. 2. Omani household: is the household that has an Omani household head though it may includes members from other nationalities.
71 6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-1 Housing Units: 6-1-1 Total Housing Units: 29,697 38,603 30,685 6-1-2 Total Occupied Housing Units: 19,931 29,865 23,960 Occupancy 67.1 77.4 78.1
6-2 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status: Urban 49.8 61.3 ... Rural 50.2 38.7 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-3 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Wilayats:
Al Buraymi ... 35.7 26.9 Ibri 72.7 42.7 45.1 Mahdah ... 5.6 6.7 Yanqul 14.1 7.9 10.4 Dank 13.2 8.1 10.9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-4 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type: Villa 31.1 21.1 14.1 Apartment 6.4 12.5 5.0 Arabic House 32.4 48.0 45.5 Rural House 7.2 4.6 16.5 Other type of Housing units / Not Stated: 22.9 13.8 18.9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
72 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-5 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status: Occupied 67.1 77.4 78.1
Closed (1) 1.8 2.3 2.9 Unoccupied 31.1 20.3 19.0
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type: Ad Dhahirah Region Villa 22.0 17.9 ... Apartment 4.6 11.9 ... Arabic House 20.8 46.4 ... Rural House 16.0 6.2 ... Other Types 36.6 17.6 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ... Total Unoccupied Housing Units 9,237 7,830 5,826
6-7 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy:
For Rent 9.0 12.3 7.4 For Sale 0.6 0.8 0.4 Seasonally Vacant 15.0 14.7 18.6 Abandoned 53.8 44.9 47.3 Under Construction 16.9 9.8 9.0 Other \ Not Stated 4.7 17.5 17.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. Is a living quarter used as a residence but has been temporarily closed during the enumeration period due to absence of the household.
73 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-8 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households: Housing Units Occupied by a Single Household 99.3 99.6 ...
Housing Units Occupied by Two Households 0.6 0.3 ...
Housing Units Occupied by Three or More Households 0.1 0.1 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-9 Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and Domestic use:
Main Source of Water Supply For Drinking For Households Uses
Public Piped 27.6 37.2
Public Water Point 32.7 30.1
Private Well 7.5 10.2
Well Outside the Living Quarter 16.2 19.9
Falag 1.7 1.2
Mineral Water 12.6 -
Other Sources 1.7 1.4
Total 100.0 100.0
74 Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010-2003-1993)
(Ad Dakhliyah Region) 1 - Population Size and Distribution :
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
1-1 Total Population: 326,651 267,140 229,791 Omani 269,069 235,337 199,401 Expatriate 57,586 31,803 30,390
1-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality: Omani 82.4 88.1 86.8 Expatriate 17.6 11.9 13.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-3 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status(1) : Urban 59.9 54.5 56.1 Rural 40.1 45.5 43.9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-4 Percentage Distribution of Population by Wilayats:
Nizwa 25.9 25.8 25.5
Samail 17.1 16.7 16.7
Bahla 17.8 19.2 20.1
Adam 8.3 6.3 6.0
Al Hamra 6.0 6.4 6.3
Manah 4.6 4.7 4.6
Izki 12.7 13.2 13.0
Bid Bid 7.6 7.7 7.8 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. For the purpose of the census, the following are classified as cities: The Wilayats of Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, As Seeb and Centers of other Wilayats. Also every stable locality which has a population of (2,500) persons or more, provided that it contains at least three of the following basic services: a preparatory or secondary school, public electricity supply, public dispensary or telephone services. Any other locality is considered a village.
76 2- Population Composition:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
2-1 Population by Sex Composition - Sex Ratio (1): Total Population 126 114 119 Omani 100 98 99 Expatriate 472 396 552
2-2 Population Age Composition:
2-2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups:
Less than 15 years ( Children ) 32.1 39.6 47.6 Ad Dakhliyah Region 15 – 64 ( Adults ) 64.9 57.5 49.7 65 and over ( Old People ) 3.0 2.9 2.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 37.8 43.9 53.5 15 - 64 58.8 52.8 43.4 65 and over 3.4 3.3 3.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-3 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 5.8 8.0 8.7 15 - 64 93.8 91.7 91.2 65 and over 0.4 0.3 0.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-3 Median Age for Omanis (2) (Years) 19.8 14.6 12.8
2-4 Average Age for Omanis (3) (Years) 22.5 22.0 20 .0
2-5 Population Dependency Ratio (4) (Persons): Total Population 54 74 101 Omani 70 89 130 Expatriate 7 9 10
1. Sex Ratio: it refers to the number of males for each (100) females. The natural sex ratio is usually within the range of (100-105). 2. Median age: It is the age where half the population are to be found above its level and the other half below its level. It is used as a measure of population youth. Its significant increase in 2003, relative to its level ten years ago, is attributable to the sharp decrease in birth rates which reduced the population youth. 3. Average or Mean Age is the mathematical average of al members of a population. It is another index for age structure. 4. Is the number of children ( less than 15 years) and elderly (65 years and over) per (100) adults (15-64). It is a measure used to express the level of demographic dependency burden that increases with increase in percentage of children and elderly people at the expense of decrease in ratio of adults.
77 3- Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-1 Population Educational Status:
3-1-1 Illiterate percentage (1) (10 years and over):
Total Population 12.8 18.3 37.2
Omani 12.7 19.4 44.4
Expatriate 13.2 12.3 13.0
3-1-2 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status:
Illiterate 12.7 19.4 33.5
Can read and write 7.6 21.2 29.6
Primary /First stage of education 24.2 22.6 21.1
Preparatory /Second stage of basic education 15.4 15.5 9.9
Secondary / General Certificate Diploma 28.8 15.6 4.0
Post secondary non-tertiary 5.0 2.7 1.2
Bachelor Degree 5.9 2.9 0.6
Master \ PhD 0.4 0.1 0.0
Not stated 0.0 0.0 0.1
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (10 years and over) 197,582 170,228 126,602
1. Illiterate is a person (male or female) 10 years of age or above, yet can not in any language write or read simple statement on his daily life course formed of few words and figures. Nonetheless, a person who can only read but not write is considered an illiterate too.
78 Continued: Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-2 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status:
3-2-1 Omani:
Never Married 42.3 44.0 29.5
Married 52.1 49.2 61.6
Divorced \ Widowed 5.6 6 6. 8.6
Not Stated 0.0 0.2 0.3 Ad Dakhliyah Region
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population ( 15 years and over ) 167,325 132,169 92,696
3-2-2 Expatriate:
Never Married 26.8 24.3 28.7
Married 71.3 74.6 70.0
Divorced \ Widowed 1.9 1.1 0.6
Not Stated 0.0 0.0 0.7
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Expatriate Population ( 15 years and over ) 54,243 29,261 27,738
79 4- Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-1 Labor Force ( Employed & Unemployed (: Total Labor Force (Omani/ Expatriate) 123,562 78,666 56,787 Omani 72,306 51,306 30,381 Expatriate 51,256 27,360 26,406
4-2 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality: Omani 58.5 65.2 53.5 Expatriate 41.5 34.8 46.5 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-3 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex: 4-3-1 Total Population: Males 80.6 81.7 93.7 Females 19.4 18.3 6.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-2 Omani: Males 75.5 78.6 95.3 Females 24.5 21.4 4.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-3 Expatriate: Males 87.8 87.5 91.8 Females 12.2 12.5 8.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population (Omanis) (1): Males 40.6 34.6 29.2 Females 13.2 9.2 1.4
4-5 Percentage of Labor Force to Population 15 years and over (Omanis) (2): Males 66.3 62.9 64.2 Females 20.9 16.1 3.0
1. This percentage is termed (The Crude Rate of Economic Activity). 2. This ratio is referred to as (The Rate of Economic Activity of the Manpower). Continued: Labor Force
80 Nationality (2010) Item Omani Expatriate
4-6 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation:
Administration Directors, Managers and Working Investors 4.7 1.2 Scientific, Technical and Human Matters Specialists 13.7 5.0 Scientific, Technical and Human Subjects Technicians 14.4 4.7 Clerical Occupations 8.0 0.6 Sales Occupations 5.5 1.6 Services Occupations 14.3 19.4 Agriculture, Stock-Breeding, Aviculture and Hunting Occupations 1.6 9.4 Industrial, Chemical and Food Industries Occupations 4.7 3.9 Principal and Auxiliary Engineering Occupations 16.6 53.5 Ad Dakhliyah Region Employed Population not Classified by Occupations / Not Stated 16.5 0.7 Total 100.0 100.0 Employed 60,293 51,185
4-7 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity: Agriculture, hunting and forestry 0.9 9.0 Fishing 0.1 0.0 Mining and quarrying 9.5 6.5 Manufacturing 5.2 6.0 Electricity, gas and water supply 2.0 1.0 Construction 3.4 46.2 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and 9.3 6.9 personal and household goods Hotels and restaurants 0.7 3.5 Transport, storage and communications 5.4 0.7 Financial intermediation 1.2 0.1 Real estate, renting and business activities 2.8 1.4 Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 42.5 1.8 Education 12.2 2.1 Health and social work 3.3 1.1 Other community, social and personal service activities 0.6 1.3 Activities of private households as employers and undifferentiated 0.3 11.2 production activities of private households Extra-territorial organizations and bodies 0.0 0.0 Not stated, not sufficiently defined 0.7 1.2 Total 100.0 100.0
81 Continued: Labor Force
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-8 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status:
Employer 2.2 1.9 ...
Own Account Worker 4.9 8.1 ...
Paid Worker 92.5 89.7 ...
Unpaid Worker \ Not Stated 0.4 0.3 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
4-9 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector:
Government 55.1 64.4 ...
Private 38.3 25.6 ...
Family (1) 5.6 8.9 ...
Communal (2) 0.5 0.6 ...
Other \ Not Stated 0.5 0.5 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
1. Family Sector: This is the sector in which the individual works in an establishment owned by the household and at its expense. This sector also includes the profit seeking household enterprises (informal sector). 2. Communal Sector: consist of the entities owned by the society such as clubs and associations.
82 5- Data and Indicators of the Households:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
5-1 Total Households (1) 44,121 36,581 31,083
5-2 Omani Households (2) 34,619 29,393 24,115
5-3 Average Size of Omani Household in each Wilayat:
Nizwa 7.7 7.9 8.5 Samail 8.0 8.2 8.3 Bahla 7.9 8.0 8.4 Adam 7.1 7.2 7.6 Ad Dakhliyah Region Al Hamra 8.2 8.4 8.4 Manah 7.9 8.0 8.2 Izki 8.2 8.3 8.3 Bid Bid 8.1 8.4 8.9
Region 7.9 8.1 8.3
5-4 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size in each Wilayat (2010):
Households by Size Wilayat 5 or Less 6 - 9 10 and above Total
Nizwa 31 41 28 100.0 Samail 29 40 31 100.0 Bahla 30 40 30 100.0 Adam 36 40 24 100.0 Al Hamra 26 41 33 100.0 Manah 29 40 31 100.0 Izki 26 40 34 100.0 Bid Bid 30 39 31 100.0
Region 30 40 30 100.0
1. 1993 numbers also include institutional households.. 2. Omani household: is the household that has an Omani household head though it may includes members from other nationalities.
83 6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-1 Housing Units : 6-1-1 Total Housing Units: 63,225 48,219 38,317 6-1-2 Total Occupied Housing Units: 44,051 36,718 30,510 Occupancy 69.7 76.1 79.6
6-2 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status: Urban 61.2 50.4 ... Rural 38.8 49.6 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-3 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Wilayats: Nizwa 26.5 26.0 24.6 Samail 15.9 16.1 16.3 Bahla 19.6 20.3 20.5 Adam 7.8 7.1 8.4 Al Hamra 6.0 6.0 6.4 Manah 5.1 5.1 4.5 Izki 12.1 12.1 12.4 Bid Bid 7.0 7.3 6.9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-4 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type: Villa 35.5 26.1 14.6 Apartment 8.9 7.1 5.7 Arabic House 32.0 45.3 46.9 Rural House 7.3 7.0 20.5 Other type of Housing units / Not Stated: 16.3 14.5 12.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
84 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
6-5 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status:
Occupied 69.7 76.2 79.6
Closed (1) 1.2 4.6 3.3 Unoccupied 29.1 19.2 17.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type: Ad Dakhliyah Region Villa 22.8 15.9 ...
Apartment 6.5 5.5 ...
Arabic House 22.4 37.6 ...
Rural House 19.9 10.5 ...
Other Types 28.4 30.5 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
Total Unoccupied Housing Units 18,426 9,263 6,534
6-7 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy:
For Rent 7.9 8.4 3.7 For Sale 0.5 0.7 0.3 Seasonally Vacant 16.1 13.9 30.1 Abandoned 49.4 44.0 38.6 Under Construction 16.2 12.2 11.6 Other \ Not Stated 9.9 20.8 15.7
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. Is a living quarter used as a residence but has been temporarily closed during the enumeration period due to absence of the household.
85 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-8 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households: Housing Units Occupied by a Single Household 99.3 99.5 ... Housing Units Occupied by Two Households 0.6 0.5 ... Housing Units Occupied by Three or More Households 0.1 0.0 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-9 Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and Domestic use:
Main Source of Water Supply For Drinking For Households Uses
Public Piped 36.7 45.3 Public Water Point 32.1 23.5 Private Well 5.0 11.2 Well Outside the Living Quarter 9.4 17.6 Falag 3.8 1.2 Mineral Water 11.7 - Other Sources 1.3 1.2 Total 100.00 100.00
86 Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010-2003-1993)
(Ash Sharqiyah Region) 1- Population Size and Distribution: Selected Data and Indicators
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 1-1 Total Population: 350,514 313,761 258,344 Omani 293,394 264,369 219,251 Expatriate 57,120 49,392 39,093
1-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality: Omani 83.7 84.3 84.9 Expatriate 16.3 15.7 15.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-3 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status(1) : Urban 59.8 53.8 54.0 Rural 40.2 46.2 46.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-4 Percentage Distribution of Population by Wilayats:
Sur 18.5 21.3 20.6
Ibra 7.8 7.8 7.7
Bidiyah 6.0 5.7 5.9
Al Qabil 4.6 4.3 4.6
Al Mudaybi 19.8 18.8 19.8
Dima Wa At Taiyyin 5.5 5.5 5.6
Al Kamil Wa Al Wafi 6.5 6.4 6.5
Jaalan Bani Bu Ali 17.4 16.4 15.3
Jaalan Bani Bu Hasan 8.7 8.3 8.5
Wadi Bani Khalid 2.7 2.5 2.3
Masirah 2.5 3.0 3.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. For the purpose of the census, the following are classified as cities: The Wilayats of Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, As Seeb and Centers of other Wilayats. Also every stable locality which has a population of (2,500) persons or more, provided that it contains at least three of the following basic services: a preparatory or secondary school, public electricity supply, public dispensary or telephone services. Any other locality is considered a village.
88 2- Population Composition:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
2-1 Population by Sex Composition - Sex Ratio (1): Total Population 118 120 124 Omani 100 99 100 Expatriate 317 399 549
2-2 Population Age Composition: 2-2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years ( Children ) 33.5 37.8 45.1
15 – 64 ( Adults ) 63.0 58.8 51.6 Region Ash Sharqiyah 65 and over ( Old People ) 3.5 3.4 3.3 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 38.5 43.2 51.7 15 - 64 57.4 52.8 44.4 65 and over 4.1 4.0 3.9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-3 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 7.7 8.3 7.8 15 - 64 92.0 91.4 92.1 65 and over 0.3 0.3 0.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-3 Median Age for Omanis (2) (Years) 19.6 14.9 13.4
2-4 Average Age for Omanis (3) (Years) 22.8 22.4 21.1
2-5 Population Dependency Ratio (4) (Persons): Total Population 59 70 94 Omani 74 90 125 Expatriate 9 9 9
1. Sex Ratio: it refers to the number of males for each (100) females. The natural sex ratio is usually within the range of (100-105). 2. Median age: It is the age where half the population are to be found above its level and the other half below its level. It is used as a measure of population youth. Its significant increase in 2003, relative to its level ten years ago, is attributable to the sharp decrease in birth rates which reduced the population youth. 3. Average or Mean Age is the mathematical average of al members of a population. It is another index for age structure. 4. Is the number of children ( less than 15 years) and elderly (65 years and over) per (100) adults (15-64). It is a measure used to express the level of demographic dependency burden that increases with increase in percentage of children and elderly people at the expense of decrease in ratio of adults.
89 3- Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-1 Population Educational Status:
3-1-1 Illiterate percentage (1) (10 years and over):
Total Population 15.6 20.8 40.1 Omani 15.6 23.2 48.8 Expatriate 15.4 10.8 14.7
3-1-2 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status:
Illiterate 15.6 23.2 38.2
Can read and write 9.0 22.4 27.6
Primary /First stage of education 24.9 21.7 19.4 Preparatory /Second stage of basic 14.3 13.6 9.2 education Secondary / General Certificate Diploma 26.6 14.4 3.5
Post secondary non-tertiary 4.1 2.1 1.3
Bachelor Degree 5.2 2.5 0.5
Master \ PhD 0.3 0.1 0.0
Not stated 0.0 0.0 0.3
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (10 years and over) 215,101 191,730 141,653
1. Illiterate is a person (male or female) 10 years of age or above, yet can not in any language write or read simple statement on his daily life course formed of few words and figures. Nonetheless, a person who can only read but not write is considered an illiterate too.
90 Continued: Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-2 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status:
3-2-1 Omani:
Never Married 42.1 43.3 28.8
Married 50.6 47.9 59.9
Divorced \ Widowed 7.3 8.5 11.0
Not Stated 0.0 0.3 0.3 Ash Sharqiyah Region Ash Sharqiyah
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population ( 15 years and over ) 180,680 150,031 105,872
3-2-2 Expatriate:
Never Married 28.8 23.1 30.7
Married 69.1 75.6 67.8
Divorced \ Widowed 1.1 1.3 0.7
Not Stated 1.0 0.0 0.8
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Expatriate Population ( 15 years and over ) 52,698 45,295 36,043
91 4- Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-1 Labor Force ( Employed & Unemployed (: Total Labor Force (Omani/ Expatriate) 126,269 101,005 71,574 Omani 77,028 58,704 37,108 Expatriate 49,241 42,301 34,466
4-2 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality: Omani 61.0 58.1 51.8 Expatriate 39.0 41.9 48.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-3 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex: 4-3-1 Total Population: Males 78.2 83.1 92.0 Females 21.8 16.9 8.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-2 Omani: Males 75.2 79.7 92.8 Females 24.8 20.3 7.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-3 Expatriate: Males 82.8 87.9 91.2 Females 17.2 12.1 8.8 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population (Omanis) (1): Males 39.6 35.6 31.3 Females 13.0 9.0 2.5
4-5 Percentage of Labor Force to Population 15 years and over (Omanis) (2): Males 65.1 63.9 65.7 Females 20.8 15.5 5.0
1. This percentage is termed (The Crude Rate of Economic Activity). 2. This ratio is referred to as (The Rate of Economic Activity of the Manpower).
92 Continued: Labor Force
Nationality (2010) Item Omani Expatriate
4-6 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation:
Administration Directors, Managers and Working Investors 3.8 0.9 Scientific, Technical and Human Matters Specialists 13.4 4.4 Scientific, Technical and Human Subjects Technicians 13.4 3.3 Clerical Occupations 6.9 0.4 Sales Occupations 6.0 3.2 Services Occupations 13.4 25.9 Agriculture, Stock-Breeding, Aviculture and Hunting Occupations 8.6 14.6 Industrial, Chemical and Food Industries Occupations 3.6 5.8 Ash Sharqiyah Region Ash Sharqiyah Principal and Auxiliary Engineering Occupations 16.2 41.0 Employed Population not Classified by Occupations / Not Stated 14.7 0.5 Total 100.0 100.0 Employed 57,302 49,139
4-7 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity: Agriculture, hunting and forestry 3.6 14.2 Fishing 4.8 0.4 Mining and quarrying 6.4 0.4 Manufacturing 2.9 8.7 Electricity, gas and water supply 2.1 1.6 Construction 3.9 31.8 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and 8.2 11.6 personal and household goods Hotels and restaurants 0.5 4.3 Transport, storage and communications 6.1 1.0 Financial intermediation 1.3 0.1 Real estate, renting and business activities 3.0 1.2 Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 39.6 2.1 Education 12.3 1.8 Health and social work 3.7 1.6 Other community, social and personal service activities 0.7 2.0 Activities of private households as employers and undifferentiated 0.4 16.5 production activities of private households Extra-territorial organizations and bodies 0.0 0.1 Not stated, not sufficiently defined 0.5 0.6 Total 100.0 100.0
93 Continued: Labor Force
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-8 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status:
Employer 2.6 2.1 ...
Own Account Worker 11.1 15.4 ...
Paid Worker 85.9 82.2 ...
Unpaid Worker \ Not Stated 0.4 0.3 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
4-9 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector:
Government 52.9 60.5 ...
Private 31.3 19.2 ...
Family (1) 14.3 19.3 ...
Communal (2) 0.7 0.3 ...
Other \ Not Stated 0.8 0.7 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
1. Family Sector: This is the sector in which the individual works in an establishment owned by the household and at its expense. This sector also includes the profit seeking household enterprises (informal sector). 2. Communal Sector: consist of the entities owned by the society such as clubs and associations.
94 5- Data and Indicators of the Households:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
5-1 Total Households (1) 54,749 47,001 40,722
5-2 Omani Households (2) 42,500 36,928 31,962 5-3 Average Size of Omani Household in each Wilayat: Sur 7.5 7.5 7.5 Ibra 6.7 7.0 7.2 Bidiyah 6.0 6.0 5.5 Al Qabil 6.4 6.5 6.0 Al Mudaybi 7.2 7.5 7.5 Dima Wa At Taiyyin 7.8 8.3 7.5 Al Kamil Wa Al Wafi 6.8 7.1 6.7
Jaalan Bani Bu Ali 7.3 7.4 6.7 Region Ash Sharqiyah Jaalan Bani Bu Hasan 6.9 7.3 6.7 Wadi Bani Khalid 7.0 6.9 5.9 Masirah 6.9 6.6 7.1 Region 7.1 7.2 6.9
5-4 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size in each Wilayat (2010):
Households by Size Wilayat 5 or Less 6 - 9 10 and above Total
Sur 32 41 27 100.0 Ibra 40 40 20 100.0 Bidiyah 47 37 16 100.0 Al Qabil 45 36 19 100.0 Al Mudaybi 37 38 25 100.0 Dima Wa At Taiyyin 30 40 30 100.0 Al Kamil Wa Al Wafi 38 39 23 100.0 Jaalan Bani Bu Ali 35 40 25 100.0 Jaalan Bani Bu Hasan 40 36 24 100.0 Wadi Bani Khalid 38 37 25 100.0 Masirah 36 43 21 100.0 Region 37 39 24 100.0
1. 1993 numbers also include institutional households.. 2. Omani household: is the household that has an Omani household head though it may includes members from other nationalities.
95 6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-1 Housing Units : 6-1-1 Total Housing Units: 82,490 63,833 54,085 6-1-2 Total Occupied Housing Units: 54,357 46,870 40,036 Occupancy 65.9 73.4 74.0
6-2 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status: Urban 59.9 55.0 ... Rural 40.1 45.0 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-3 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Wilayats: Sur 16.6 18.4 17.1 Ibra 7.9 7.6 7.4 Bidiyah 7.1 7.3 7.3 Al Qabil 4.8 5.0 5.6 Al Mudaybi 20.4 18.3 18.7 Dima Wa At Taiyyin 4.6 4.9 5.1 Al Kamil Wa Al Wafi 6.8 6.7 6.5 Jaalan Bani Bu Ali 18.3 17.5 18.2 Jaalan Bani Bu Hasan 8.3 8.3 8.9 Wadi Bani Khalid 2.4 2.6 2.4 Masirah 2.8 3.4 2.8 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-4 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type: Villa 19.8 14.0 6.7 Apartment 5.5 4.3 2.5 Arabic House 51.5 56.5 58.5 Rural House 4.0 9.8 13.6 Other type of Housing units / Not Stated: 19.2 15.4 18.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
96 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-5 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status: Occupied 65.9 73.4 74.0
Closed (1) 0.8 4.0 3.2 Unoccupied 33.3 22.6 22.8 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type: Ash Sharqiyah Region Ash Sharqiyah Villa 16.7 11.5 ...
Apartment 4.8 3.0 ...
Arabic House 42.5 54.3 ...
Rural House 5.8 12.0 ...
Other Types 30.2 19.2 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
Total Unoccupied Housing Units 27,445 14,420 12,303
6-7 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy: For Rent 10.6 6.9 3.2
For Sale 0.5 0.7 0.5
Seasonally Vacant 35.0 39.1 56.0
Abandoned 30.0 28.3 25.3
Under Construction 13.6 9.2 5.7
Other \ Not Stated 10.3 15.8 9.3
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. Is a living quarter used as a residence but has been temporarily closed during the enumeration period due to absence of the household.
97 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-8 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households: Housing Units Occupied by a Single Household 99.1 99.1 ... Housing Units Occupied by Two Households 0.8 0.7 ... Housing Units Occupied by Three or More Households 0.1 0.2 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-9 Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and Domestic use:
Main Source of Water Supply For Drinking For Households Uses
Public Piped 16.9 37.1 Public Water Point 31.9 31.7 Private Well 3.9 10.8 Well Outside the Living Quarter 12.6 16.9 Falag 1.7 2.6 Mineral Water 31.9 - Other Sources \ Not Stated 1.1 0.9 Total 100.0 100.0
98 Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010-2003-1993)
(Al Wusta Region) 1 - Population Size and Distribution:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
1-1 Total Population: 42,111 22,983 17,067
Omani 19,043 16,861 13,654
Expatriate 23,068 6,122 3,413
1-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality: Omani 45.2 73.4 80.0 Expatriate 54.8 26.6 20.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-3 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status(1) : Urban 49.5 24.7 18.5 Rural 50.5 75.3 81.5 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-4 Percentage Distribution of Population by Wilayats (%):
Hayma 24.9 14.0 14.1
Muhut 29.7 42.1 44.3
Ad Duqm 26.6 18.6 20.5
Al Jazer 18.8 25.3 21.1
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. For the purpose of the census, the following are classified as cities: The Wilayats of Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, As Seeb and Centers of other Wilayats. Also every stable locality which has a population of (2,500) persons or more, provided that it contains at least three of the following basic services: a preparatory or secondary school, public electricity supply, public dispensary or telephone services. Any other locality is considered a village.
100 2- Population Composition:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
2-1 Population by Sex Composition - Sex Ratio (1): Total Population 316 176 162 Omani 105 115 114 Expatriate 2,689 1,107 2,698
2-2 Population Age Composition: 2-2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years ( Children ) 18.0 33.5 40.9
15 – 64 ( Adults ) 79.8 63.6 56.2 Region Wusta Al 65 and over ( Old People ) 2.2 2.9 2.9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 38.0 43.8 50.7 15 - 64 57.5 52.3 45.7 65 and over 4.5 3.9 3.6 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-3 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 1.5 5.2 1.6 15 - 64 98.3 94.6 98.3 65 and over 0.2 0.2 0.1 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-3 Median Age for Omanis (2) (Years) 19.3 14.9 13.6
2-4 Average Age for Omanis (3) (Years) 22.9 22.9 21.3
2-5 Population Dependency Ratio (4) (Persons): Total Population 25 57 78 Omani 74 91 119 Expatriate 2 6 2
1. Sex Ratio: it refers to the number of males for each (100) females. The natural sex ratio is usually within the range of (100-105). 2. Median age: It is the age where half the population are to be found above its level and the other half below its level. It is used as a measure of population youth. Its significant increase in 2003, relative to its level ten years ago, is attributable to the sharp decrease in birth rates which reduced the population youth. 3. Average or Mean Age is the mathematical average of al members of a population. It is another index for age structure. 4. Is the number of children ( less than 15 years) and elderly (65 years and over) per (100) adults (15-64). It is a measure used to express the level of demographic dependency burden that increases with increase in percentage of children and elderly people at the expense of decrease in ratio of adults.
101 3- Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-1 Population Educational Status:
3-1-1 Illiterate percentage (1) (10 years and over):
Total Population 17.9 31.3 57.9
Omani 30.0 41.9 80.5
Expatriate 10.4 9.0 12.4
3-1-2 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status:
Illiterate 30.0 41.3 73.1
Can read and write 13.1 27.0 16.7
Primary /First stage of education 25.5 18.4 6.6
Preparatory /Second stage of basic education 11.6 6.8 1.7
Secondary / General Certificate Diploma 16.3 3.9 1.1
Post secondary non-tertiary 0.6 0.8 0.4
Bachelor Degree 2.8 1.1 0.3
Master \ PhD 0.1 0.1 0.0
Not stated 0.0 0.0 0.1
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (10 years and over) 14,176 12,395 8,285
1. Illiterate is a person (male or female) 10 years of age or above, yet can not in any language write or read simple statement on his daily life course formed of few words and figures. Nonetheless, a person who can only read but not write is considered an illiterate too.
102 Continued: Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-2 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status:
3-2-1 Omani:
Never Married 40.4 37.9 22.8
Married 51.2 52.5 65.1
Divorced \ Widowed 8.4 9.0 11.9 Al Wusta Region Wusta Al Not Stated 0.0 0.6 0.2
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population ( 15 years and over ) 11,797 9,487 6,733
3-2-2 Expatriate:
Never Married 23.2 19.6 26.6
Married 74.9 80.0 73.1
Divorced \ Widowed 0.7 0.3 0.2
Not Stated 1.2 0.1 0.1
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Expatriate Population ( 15 years and over ) 22,728 5,806 3,358
103 4- Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-1 Labor Force ( Employed & Unemployed (: Total Labor Force (Omani/ Expatriate) 27,089 9,566 6,369 Omani 4,619 3,962 3,043 Expatriate 22,470 5,604 3,326
4-2 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality: Omani 17.1 41.4 47.8 Expatriate 82.9 58.6 52.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-3 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex: 4-3-1 Total Population: Males 76.0 96.5 98.0 Females 24.0 3.5 2.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-2 Omani: Males 83.4 96.1 97.8 Females 16.6 3.9 2.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-3 Expatriate: Males 98.0 96.9 98.3 Females 2.0 3.1 1.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population (Omanis) (1): Males 39.5 42.1 41.0 Females 8.6 2.0 1.1
4-5 Percentage of Labor Force to Population 15 years and over (Omanis) (2): Males 64.0 72.2 81.8 Females 13.2 3.7 2.2
1. This percentage is termed (The Crude Rate of Economic Activity). 2. This ratio is referred to as (The Rate of Economic Activity of the Manpower).
104 Continued: Labor Force
Nationality (2010) Item Omani Expatriate
4-6 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation:
Administration Directors, Managers and Working Investors 3.3 1.0 Scientific, Technical and Human Matters Specialists 9.3 5.0 Scientific, Technical and Human Subjects Technicians 8.2 7.6 Clerical Occupations 9.5 1.3 Sales Occupations 2.2 0.6 Services Occupations 16.6 11.2 Agriculture, Stock-Breeding, Aviculture and Hunting Occupations 26.2 2.6
Industrial, Chemical and Food Industries Occupations 2.7 4.2 Region Wusta Al Principal and Auxiliary Engineering Occupations 14.2 65.9 Employed Population not Classified by Occupations / Not Stated 7.8 0.6 Total 100.0 100.0 Employed 2,796 22,449
4-7 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity: Agriculture, hunting and forestry 1.2 0.8 Fishing 25.0 1.7 Mining and quarrying 5.6 7.2 Manufacturing 0.6 2.6 Electricity, gas and water supply 4.9 1.9 Construction 2.6 69.9 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles 2.2 3.3 and personal and household goods Hotels and restaurants 0.0 2.6 Transport, storage and communications 4.0 1.0 Financial intermediation 0.6 0.0 Real estate, renting and business activities 2.4 0.6 Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 38.3 1.3 Education 6.9 0.8 Health and social work 3.9 0.8 Other community, social and personal service activities 0.6 0.4 Activities of private households as employers and undifferentiated 0.4 3.1 production activities of private households Extra-territorial organizations and bodies 0.0 0.0 Not stated, not sufficiently defined 0.8 2.0 Total 100.0 100.0
105 Continued: Labor Force
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-8 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status:
Employer 1.7 0.5 ...
Own Account Worker 22.8 42.4 ...
Paid Worker 75.3 56.8 ...
Unpaid Worker \ Not Stated 0.2 0.3 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
4-9 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector:
Government 48.5 27.9 ...
Private 23.6 27.6 ...
Family (1) 27.0 43.6 ...
Communal (2) 0.2 0.1 ...
Other \ Not Stated 0.7 0.8 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
1. Family Sector: This is the sector in which the individual works in an establishment owned by the household and at its expense. This sector also includes the profit seeking household enterprises (informal sector). 2. Communal Sector: consist of the entities owned by the society such as clubs and associations.
106 5- Data and Indicators of the Households:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
5-1 Total Households (1) 3,960 2,978 2,726
5-2 Omani Households (2) 2,695 2,284 2,160
5-3 Average Size of Omani Household in each Wilayat:
Hayma 10.3 9.1 8.2
Muhut 6.8 6.6 6.0
Ad Duqm 7.1 7.6 6.3 Al Wusta Region Wusta Al Al Jazer 7.8 7.4 9.6
Region 7.3 7.1 6.3
5-4 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size in each Wilayat (2010):
Households by Size Wilayat 5 or Less 6 - 9 10 and above Total
Hayma 17 30 53 100.0
Muhut 40 37 23 100.0
Ad Duqm 37 38 25 100.0
Al Jazer 39 29 32 100.0
Region 37 35 27 100.0
1. 1993 numbers also include institutional households.. 2. Omani household: is the household that has an Omani household head though it may includes members from other nationalities.
107 6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-1 Housing Units : 6-1-1 Total Housing Units: 6,387 4,233 3,342 6-1-2 Total Occupied Housing Units: 4,033 3,125 2,713 Occupancy 63.1 73.8 81.2
6-2 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status:
Urban 32.8 26.9 ... Rural 67.2 73.1 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-3 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Wilayats:
Hayma 11.2 12.0 12.2
Muhut 41.8 41.0 43.4
Ad Duqm 27.4 22.9 20.7
Al Jazer 19.6 24.1 23.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-4 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type: Villa 20.2 13.1 5.5 Apartment 3.0 3.8 0.3 Arabic House 12.9 12.8 3.5 Rural House 15.4 2.0 2.8 Other type of Housing units / Not Stated: 48.5 68.3 87.9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
108 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-5 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status: Occupied 63.1 73.8 81.2
Closed (1) 1.1 1.7 3.4 Unoccupied 35.8 24.5 15.4 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type: Region Wusta Al Villa 18.6 26.9 ... Apartment 2.8 6.5 ... Arabic House 9.1 12.2 ... Rural House 7.2 1.8 ... Other Types 62.3 52.6 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ... Total Unoccupied Housing Units 2,287 1,038 514
6-7 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy: For Rent 13.8 10.8 9.9 For Sale 1.2 0.5 0.0 Seasonally Vacant 15.3 14.4 42.8 Abandoned 38.0 41.1 28.0 Under Construction 11.2 19.1 1.4 Other \ Not Stated 20.5 14.1 17.9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. Is a living quarter used as a residence but has been temporarily closed during the enumeration period due to absence of the household.
109 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-8 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households: Housing Units Occupied by a Single Household 99.1 99.1 ... Housing Units Occupied by Two Households 0.8 0.8 ... Housing Units Occupied by Three or More Households 0.1 0.1 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-9 Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and Domestic use:
Main Source of Water Supply For Drinking For Households Uses
Public Piped 2.3 7.0 Public Water Point 59.5 85.9 Private Well 0.6 0.7 Well Outside the Living Quarter 9.4 4.8 Falag 0.0 0.0 Mineral Water 28.1 - Other Sources \ Not Stated 0.1 1.6 Total 100.00 100.00
110 Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010-2003-1993)
(Dhofar Governorate) 1 - Population Size and Distribution:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 1-1 Total Population: 249,729 215,960 189,094 Omani 164,073 150,959 125,613 Expatriate 85,656 65,001 63,481
1-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality: Omani 65.7 69.9 66.4 Expatriate 34.3 30.1 33.6 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-3 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status(1) :
Urban 74.2 73.5 72.4 Rural 25.8 26.5 27.6 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1-4 Percentage Distribution of Population by Wilayats:
Salalah 69.1 72.5 69.7 Thumrait 5.4 3.9 4.0 Taqah 7.3 8.1 8.3 Mirbat 5.6 6.9 6.0 Sadah 2.6 2.5 2.3 Rakhyut 1.8 2.1 2.2 Dhalkut 1.1 1.4 1.4 Muqshin 0.4 0.2 2.7 Shaleem Wa Guzer Al Halaniyat 3.5 2.4 3.4 Almzioma 3.2 … … Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. For the purpose of the census, the following are classified as cities: The Wilayats of Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, As Seeb and Centers of other Wilayats. Also every stable locality which has a population of (2,500) persons or more, provided that it contains at least three of the following basic services: a preparatory or secondary school, public electricity supply, public dispensary or telephone services. Any other locality is considered a village.
112 2- Population Composition:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
2-1 Population by Sex Composition - Sex Ratio (1): Total Population 151 143 161 Omani 105 105 106 Expatriate 344 328 448
2-2 Population Age Composition: 2-2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years ( Children ) 25.6 30.4 37.4 Dhofar Governorate Dhofar 15 – 64 ( Adults ) 72.1 67.4 60.7 65 and over ( Old People ) 2.3 2.2 1.9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 33.3 38.4 50.8 15 - 64 63.4 58.7 46.4 65 and over 3.3 2.9 2.8 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 2-2-3 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 11.1 12.1 10.9 15 - 64 88.4 87.5 88.9 65 and over 0.5 0.4 0.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
2-3 Median Age for Omanis (2) (Years) 22 16.5 13.7
2-4 Average Age for Omanis (3) (Years) 23.9 22.7 20.4
2-5 Population Dependency Ratio (4) (Persons): Total Population 39 48 65 Omani 58 70 115 Expatriate 13 14 12
1. Sex Ratio: it refers to the number of males for each (100) females. The natural sex ratio is usually within the range of (100-105). 2. Median age: It is the age where half the population are to be found above its level and the other half below its level. It is used as a measure of population youth. Its significant increase in 2003, relative to its level ten years ago, is attributable to the sharp decrease in birth rates which reduced the population youth. 3. Average or Mean Age is the mathematical average of al members of a population. It is another index for age structure. 4. Is the number of children ( less than 15 years) and elderly (65 years and over) per (100) adults (15-64). It is a measure used to express the level of demographic dependency burden that increases with increase in percentage of children and elderly people at the expense of decrease in ratio of adults.
113 3- Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-1 Population Educational Status (%):
3-1-1 Illiterate percentage (1) (10 years and over):
Total Population 9.4 13.5 27.8 Omani 9.9 15.1 38.4 Expatriate 8.5 10.6 16.2
3-1-2 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status:
Illiterate 9.9 15.1 30.1 Can read and write 8.0 19.4 27.4 Primary /First stage of education 20.0 22.8 22.1 Preparatory /Second stage of basic education 12.2 17.2 11.3
Secondary / General Certificate Diploma 38.1 19.8 6.2
Post secondary non-tertiary 4.1 2.2 1.1
Bachelor Degree 7.0 3.3 1.4 Master \ PhD 0.7 0.2 0.1 Not stated 0.0 0.0 0.3
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population (10 years and over) 126,598 113,886 82,051
1. Illiterate is a person (male or female) 10 years of age or above, yet can not in any language write or read simple statement on his daily life course formed of few words and figures. Nonetheless, a person who can only read but not write is considered an illiterate too.
114 Continued: Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-2 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status:
3-2-1 Omani:
Never Married 45.7 48.5 33.1
Married 47.5 43.7 55.9
Divorced \ Widowed 6.8 7.4 10.5
Not Stated 0.0 0.4 0.5 Governorate Dhofar
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Omani Population ( 15 years and over ) 109,537 93,076 61,833
3-2-2 Expatriate:
Never Married 25.6 20.0 21.4
Married 72.7 78.8 75.8
Divorced \ Widowed 1.4 1.2 0.8
Not Stated 0.3 0.0 2.0
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Expatriate Population ( 15 years and over ) 76,125 57,171 56,577
115 4- Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-1 Labor Force ( Employed & Unemployed (: Total Labor Force (Omani/ Expatriate) 122,003 91,505 76,932 Omani 54,632 40,361 24,431 Expatriate 67,371 51,144 52,501
4-2 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality: Omani 44.8 44.1 31.8 Expatriate 55.2 55.9 68.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-3 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex: 4-3-1 Total Population: Males 80.2 83.0 91.2 Females 19.8 17.0 8.8 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-2 Omani: Males 69.9 76.5 90.8 Females 30.1 23.5 9.2 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 4-3-3 Expatriate: Males 88.6 88.1 91.4 Females 11.4 11.9 8.6 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population (Omanis) (1): Males 45.4 39.9 34.3 Females 20.6 12.9 3.7
4-5 Percentage of Labor Force to Population 15 years and over (Omanis) (2): Males 68.3 64.4 69.3 Females 30.7 21.0 7.6
1. This percentage is termed (The Crude Rate of Economic Activity). 2. This ratio is referred to as (The Rate of Economic Activity of the Manpower).
116 Continued: Labor Force
Nationality (2010) Item Omani Expatriate
4-6 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation:
Administration Directors, Managers and Working Investors 8.5 2.2 Scientific, Technical and Human Matters Specialists 16.0 7.4 Scientific, Technical and Human Subjects Technicians 11.9 5.6 Clerical Occupations 15.5 0.9 Sales Occupations 2.9 4.6 Services Occupations 11.7 26.5 Agriculture, Stock-Breeding, Aviculture and Hunting Occupations 2.1 5.1 Industrial, Chemical and Food Industries Occupations 2.2 4.3 Principal and Auxiliary Engineering Occupations 9.2 42.0 Governorate Dhofar Employed Population not Classified by Occupations / Not Stated 20.0 1.4 Total 100.0 100.0 Employed 31,877 67,039
4-7 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity: Agriculture, hunting and forestry 0.7 3.7 Fishing 0.7 0.2 Mining and quarrying 1.3 2.8 Manufacturing 1.4 7.5 Electricity, gas and water supply 1.8 1.4 Construction 1.9 31.8 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles 5.9 14.7 and personal and household goods Hotels and restaurants 0.9 6.4 Transport, storage and communications 7.0 3.3 Financial intermediation 2.2 0.1 Real estate, renting and business activities 3.1 1.8 Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 61.4 6.1 Education 7.5 1.9 Health and social work 2.7 1.4 Other community, social and personal service activities 0.7 1.9 Activities of private households as employers and undifferentiated 0.4 13.7 production activities of private households Extra-territorial organizations and bodies 0.0 0.0 Not stated, not sufficiently defined 0.4 1.3 Total 100.0 100.0
117 Continued: Labor Force
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-8 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status:
Employer 1.5 1.2 ...
Own Account Worker 2.0 3.6 ...
Paid Worker 96.3 94.9 ...
Unpaid Worker \ Not Stated 0.2 0.3 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
4-9 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector:
Government 70.4 76.9 ...
Private 26.7 18.4 ...
Family (1) 2.2 3.7 ...
Communal (2) 0.3 0.3 ...
Other \ Not Stated 0.4 0.7 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
1. Family Sector: This is the sector in which the individual works in an establishment owned by the household and at its expense. This sector also includes the profit seeking household enterprises (informal sector). 2. Communal Sector: consist of the entities owned by the society such as clubs and associations.
118 5- Data and Indicators of the Households:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
5-1 Total Households (1) 33,000 27,207 25,393
5-2 Omani Households (2) 17,926 16,056 14,843
5-3 Average Size of Omani Household in each Wilayat: Salalah 9.5 9.6 9.2 Thumrait 11.3 10.7 9.9 Taqah 10.3 9.8 8.5 Mirbat 10.2 10.4 7.3 Sadah 10.7 10.6 8.6 Dhofar Governorate Dhofar Rakhyut 7.3 9.7 7.8 Dhalkut 5.6 8.8 7.5 Muqshin 12.8 8.1 7.0 Shaleem Wa Guzer Al Halaniyat 6.4 9.3 11.8 Almzioma 12.0 ...... Region 9.6 9.7 8.5
5-4 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size in each Wilayat (2010): Households by Size Wilayat 5 or Less 6 - 9 10 and above Total Salalah 23 35 42 100.0 Thumrait 27 23 50 100.0 Taqah 18 29 53 100.0 Mirbat 19 30 51 100.0 Sadah 18 24 58 100.0 Rakhyut 39 35 26 100.0 Dhalkut 59 25 16 100.0 Muqshin 17 26 57 100.0 Shaleem Wa Guzer Al Halaniyat 46 31 23 100.0 Almzioma 24 26 50 100.0 Region 24 33 43 100.0
1. 1993 numbers also include institutional households.. 2. Omani household: is the household that has an Omani household head though it may includes members from other nationalities.
119 6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-1 Housing Units: 6-1-1 Total Housing Units: 46,774 37,995 32,110 6-1-2 Total Occupied Housing Units: 32,502 27,801 24,680 Occupancy 69.5 73.7 76.9
6-2 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status: Urban 82.1 77.1 ... Rural 17.9 22.9 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-3 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Wilayats:
Salalah 74.3 76.8 68.4 Thumrait 4.9 3.3 4.1 Taqah 5.8 6.6 7.6 Mirbat 4.7 5.5 7.2 Sadah 2.0 1.9 2.1 Rakhyut 1.8 2.0 3.1 Dhalkut 1.3 1.6 1.8 Muqshin 0.4 0.3 2.9 Shaleem Wa Guzer Al Halaniyat 2.7 2.0 2.8 Almzioma 2.1 … … Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-4 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type: Villa 27.4 30.9 19.1 Apartment 35.5 31.3 35.0 Arabic House 15.5 14.9 9.6 Rural House 2.9 7.7 21.3 Other type of Housing units / Not Stated: 18.7 15.2 15.0 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
120 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-5 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status: Occupied 69.5 73.2 76.9 Closed (1) 1.3 2.9 4.4 Unoccupied 29.2 23.9 18.7 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type:
Villa 29.3 27.3 … Governorate Dhofar Apartment 30.2 32.9 ... Arabic House 15.7 11.4 ... Rural House 4.4 11.9 ... Other Types 20.4 16.5 ... Total 100.0 100.0 ... Total Unoccupied Housing Units 13,668 9,077 6,000
6-7 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy: For Rent 32.8 26.6 10.4 For Sale 0.8 1.1 0.6 Seasonally Vacant 24.7 31.2 49.6 Abandoned 13.6 11.4 16.6 Under Construction 21.4 18.3 10.9 Other \ Not Stated 6.7 11.4 11.9 Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
1. Is a living quarter used as a residence but has been temporarily closed during the enumeration period due to absence of the household.
121 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-8 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households: Housing Units Occupied by a Single Household 98.0 99.6 ...
Housing Units Occupied by Two Households 1.4 0.3 ...
Housing Units Occupied by Three or More Households 0.6 0.1 ...
Total 100.0 100.0 ...
6-9 Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and Domestic use:
Main Source of Water Supply For Drinking For Households Uses
Public Piped 30.6 67.1
Public Water Point 14.4 19.0
Private Well 0.5 4.7
Well Outside the Living Quarter 0.5 5.9
Falag 0.0 0.0
Mineral Water 53.0 -
Other Sources 1.0 3.3
Total 100.00 100.00
122 Selected Data and Indicators From the Results of General Populations, Housing and Establishments Censuses (2010-2003-1993)
(Al Buraymi Governorate) 1 - Population Size and Distribution:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
1-1 Total Population: 72,917 ......
Omani 43,026 ......
Expatriate 29,891 ......
1-2 Percentage Distribution of Population by Nationality:
Omani 59.0 ......
Expatriate 41.0 ......
Total 100.0 ......
1-3 Percentage Distribution of Population by Urban Status (1): Urban 85.9 ......
Rural 14.1 ......
Total 100.0 ......
1-4 Percentage Distribution of Population by Wilayats:
Al Buraymi 86.6 ......
Muhadah 11.5 ......
Alsnaina 1.9 ......
Total 100.0 ......
1. For the purpose of the census, the following are classified as cities: The Wilayats of Muscat, Mutrah, Bawshar, As Seeb and Centers of other Wilayats. Also every stable locality which has a population of (2,500) persons or more, provided that it contains at least three of the following basic services: a preparatory or secondary school, public electricity supply, public dispensary or telephone services. Any other locality is considered a village.
124 2- Population Composition:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
2-1 Population by Sex Composition - Sex Ratio (1): Total Population 145 ...... Omani 109 ...... Expatriate 228 ......
2-2 Population Age Composition:
2-2-1 Percentage Distribution of Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years ( Children ) 27.5 ...... 15 – 64 ( Adults ) 70.5 ...... 65 and over ( Old People ) 2.0 ...... Total 100.0 ...... Al Buraymi Governorate 2-2-2 Percentage Distribution of Omani Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 35.0 ...... 15 - 64 62.3 ...... 65 and over 2.7 ...... Total 100.0 ...... 2-2-3 Percentage Distribution of Expatriate Population by Age Groups: Less than 15 years 16.9 ...... 15 - 64 82.4 ...... 65 and over 0.8 ...... Total 100.0 ......
2-3 Median Age for Omanis (2) (Years) 21 ......
2-4 Average Age for Omanis (3) (Years) 23 ......
2-5 Population Dependency Ratio (4) (Persons): Total Population 42 ...... Omani 61 ...... Expatriate 22 ......
1. Sex Ratio: it refers to the number of males for each (100) females. The natural sex ratio is usually within the range of (100-105).
2. Median age: It is the age where half the population are to be found above its level and the other half below its level. It is used as a measure of population youth. Its significant increase in 2003, relative to its level ten years ago, is attributable to the sharp decrease in birth rates which reduced the population youth.
3. Average or Mean Age is the mathematical average of al members of a population. It is another index for age structure.
4. Is the number of children ( less than 15 years) and elderly (65 years and over) per (100) adults (15-64). It is a measure used to express the level of demographic dependency burden that increases with increase in percentage of children and elderly people at the expense of decrease in ratio of adults.
125 3- Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-1 Population Educational Status:
3-1-1 Illiterate percentage (1) (10 years and over):
Total Population 14.5 ...... Omani 10.0 ...... Expatriate 20.2 ......
3-1-2 Percentage distribution of Omani Population (10 years and over) by Educational Status:
Illiterate 10.0 ......
Can read and write 6.8 ......
Primary /First stage of education 22.0 ...... Preparatory /Second stage of basic 17.2 ...... education Secondary / General Certificate Diploma 32.4 ......
Post secondary non-tertiary 4.7 ......
Bachelor Degree 6.4 ......
Master \ PhD 0.5 ......
Not stated 10.0 ......
Total 100.0 ......
Omani Population (10 years and over) 32,718 ......
1. Illiterate is a person (male or female) 10 years of age or above, yet can not in any language write or read simple statement on his daily life course formed of few words and figures. Nonetheless, a person who can only read but not write is considered an illiterate too.
126 Continued: Population Social Characteristics:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
3-2 Percentage distribution of Population (15 years and over) by Marital Status:
3-2-1 Omani:
Never Married 47.3 ......
Married 48.4 ......
Divorced \ Widowed 4.3 ......
Not Stated 0.0 ...... Al Buraymi Governorate
Total 100.0 ......
Omani Population ( 15 years and over ) 27,952 ......
3-2-2 Expatriate:
Never Married 26.8 ......
Married 71.3 ......
Divorced \ Widowed 1.9 ......
Not Stated 0.0 ......
Total 100.0 ......
Expatriate Population ( 15 years and over ) 24,858 ......
127 4- Labor Force:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 4-1 Labor Force ( Employed & Unemployed (: Total Labor Force (Omani/ Expatriate) 34,216 ...... Omani 13,739 ...... Expatriate 20,477 ......
4-2 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Nationality: Omani 40.2 ...... Expatriate 59.8 ...... Total 100.0 ......
4-3 Percentage Distribution of Labor Force by Sex: 4-3-1 Total Population: Males 79.5 ...... Females 20.5 ...... Total 100.0 ...... 4-3-2 Omani: Males 72.1 ...... Females 27.9 ...... Total 100.0 ...... 4-3-3 Expatriate: Males 84.4 ...... Females 15.6 ...... Total 100.0 ......
4-4 Percentage of Labor Force to the Total Population (Omanis) (1): Males 44.2 ...... Females 18.6 ......
4-5 Percentage of Labor Force to Population 15 years and over (Omanis) (2):
Males 67.5 ...... Females 28.8 ......
1. This percentage is termed (The Crude Rate of Economic Activity). 2. This ratio is referred to as (The Rate of Economic Activity of the Manpower).
128 Continued: Labor Force
Nationality (2010) Item Omani Expatriate
4-6 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Occupation:
Administration Directors, Managers and Working Investors 6.5 2.6 Scientific, Technical and Human Matters Specialists 16.2 6.4 Scientific, Technical and Human Subjects Technicians 12.1 3.4 Clerical Occupations 10.1 1.5 Sales Occupations 6.4 10.9 Services Occupations 12.2 20.8 Agriculture, Stock-Breeding, Aviculture and Hunting Occupations 1.0 14.7 Industrial, Chemical and Food Industries Occupations 1.3 12.4 Principal and Auxiliary Engineering Occupations 15.0 25.2 Al Buraymi Governorate Employed Population not Classified by Occupations / Not Stated 19.2 2.1 Total 100.0 100.0 Employed 8,556 20,229
4-7 Percentage Distribution of Persons Employed by Economic Activity: Agriculture, hunting and forestry 0.9 14.8 Fishing 0.0 0.0 Mining and quarrying 2.4 0.8 Manufacturing 1.7 16.6 Electricity, gas and water supply 2.2 1.3 Construction 3.1 16.2 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles 8.8 18.2 and personal and household goods Hotels and restaurants 0.6 3.2 Transport, storage and communications 7.5 2.5 Financial intermediation 2.0 0.4 Real estate, renting and business activities 6.5 2.5 Public administration and defense; compulsory social security 46.1 4.6 Education 10.6 1.9 Health and social work 5.2 1.7 Other community, social and personal service activities 0.9 2.0 Activities of private households as employers and undifferentiated 0.5 12.0 production activities of private households Extra-territorial organizations and bodies 0.0 0.0 Not stated, not sufficiently defined 1.0 1.3 Total 100.0 100.0
129 Continued: Labor Force
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
4-8 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Employment Status:
Employer 2.3 ......
Own Account Worker 3.6 ......
Paid Worker 93.8 ......
Unpaid Worker \ Not Stated 0.3 ......
Total 100.0 ......
4-9 Percentage Distribution of Employed Omanis by Sector:
Government 57.3 ......
Private 37.9 ......
Family (1) 3.4 ......
Communal (2) 0.6 ......
Other \ Not Stated 0.8 ......
Total 100.0 ......
1. Family Sector: This is the sector in which the individual works in an establishment owned by the household and at its expense. This sector also includes the profit seeking household enterprises (informal sector). 2. Communal Sector: consist of the entities owned by the society such as clubs and associations.
130 5- Data and Indicators of the Households:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993
5-1 Total Households (1) 11,865 ......
5-2 Omani Households (2) 5,939 ......
5-3 Average Size of Omani Household in each Wilayat:
Al Buraymi 7.6 ......
Muhadah 8.5 ......
Alsnaina 7.7 ...... Al Buraymi Governorate Region 7.7 ......
5-4 Percentage Distribution of Omani Households by the Size in each Wilayat (2010):
Households by Size Wilayat 5 or Less 6 - 9 10 and above Total
Al Buraymi 33 40 27 100.0
Muhadah 23 43 34 100.0
Alsnaina 45 17 38 100.0
Region 32 40 28 100.0
1. 1993 numbers also include institutional households.. 2. Omani household: is the household that has an Omani household head though it may includes members from other nationalities.
131 6- Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-1 Housing Units:
6-1-1 Total Housing Units: 17,702 ......
6-1-2 Total Occupied Housing Units: 11,846 ......
Occupancy 66.9
6-2 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Urban Status: Urban 83.5 ...... Rural 16.5 ...... Total 100.0 ......
6-3 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Wilayats: Al Buraymi 78.0 ......
Muhadah 16.5 ......
Alsnaina 5.5 ......
Total 100.0 ......
6-4 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Type:
Villa 22.7 ......
Apartment 23.8 ......
Arabic House 35.7 ......
Rural House 1.3 ......
Other type of Housing units / Not Stated: 16.5 ......
Total 100.0 ......
132 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-5 Percentage Distribution of Housing Units by Occupancy Status: Occupied 66.9 ......
Closed (1) 1.4 ...... Unoccupied 31.7 ...... Total 100.0 ......
6-6 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Type:
Villa 16.5 ...... Al Buraymi Governorate
Apartment 21.7 ......
Arabic House 37.4 ......
Rural House 3.3 ......
Other Types 21.1 ......
Total 100.0 ......
Total Unoccupied Housing Units 5,604 ......
6-7 Percentage Distribution of Unoccupied Housing Units by Reason for Vacancy: For Rent 32.1 ...... For Sale 1.5 ...... Seasonally Vacant 15.4 ...... Abandoned 34.1 ...... Under Construction 6.9 ...... Other \ Not Stated 10.0 ...... Total 100.0 ......
1. Is a living quarter used as a residence but has been temporarily closed during the enumeration period due to absence of the household.
133 Continued: Data and Indicators of the Housing Units:
Census Item 2010 2003 1993 6-8 Percentage of Occupied Housing Units by No. of Households: Housing Units Occupied by a Single Household 99.3 ...... Housing Units Occupied by Two Households 0.6 ...... Housing Units Occupied by Three or More Households 0.1 ...... Total 100.0 ......
6-9 Percentage Distribution of Occupied Housing Units by Main Source of Drinking Water and Domestic use:
Main Source of Water Supply For Drinking For Households Uses
Public Piped 38.8 72.7 Public Water Point 8.0 10.8 Private Well 4.4 4.8 Well Outside the Living Quarter 5.2 5.8 Falag 0.2 0.2 Mineral Water 41.1 - Other Sources \ Not Stated 2.3 5.7 Total 100.00 100.00
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