Categories in Muscat, Oman
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Muscat, Oman
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 2,142 | 27 years |
| Restaurants | 2,004 | 20 years |
| Shopping | 1,147 | 26 years |
| Cafes | 958 | — |
| Apartments | 746 | — |
| Electronics stores | 741 | 28 years |
| Clothing stores | 674 | — |
| Real estate | 504 | 19 years |
| Construction of buildings | 491 | 32 years |
| Travel agencies | 464 | 36 years |
| Education | 446 | 25 years |
Muscat, Oman Facts
| Area | 594.6 km² |
| Population | 621,997 |
| Male Population | 390,010 (62.7%) |
| Female Population | 231,987 (37.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +331.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +102.6% |
| Median Age | 31.3 years (Male: 32.4, Female: 28.8) |
| Area Codes | 24 |
| Neighborhoods | Al Khuwayr South, Al Badi, Al Azaybah North, Ruwi, Al Humriyyah |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Gulf Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 23.61387, 58.59220 |
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Muscat, Oman Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 144,146 | 264,881 | 307,017 | 570,762 | 621,997 |
| Population Density | 242.4 / km² | 445.5 / km² | 516.3 / km² | 959.9 / km² | 1,046 / km² |
Muscat, Oman Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 85.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat, Oman | +296% | +115.5% | +85.9% |
| Muscat Governorate | +493.7% | +178.7% | +116% |
| Oman | +411.9% | +148.6% | +100.8% |
Muscat, Oman Median Age
Median Age: 31.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat, Oman | 31.3 yrs | 28.8 yrs | 32.4 yrs |
| Muscat Governorate | 30.1 yrs | 27.8 yrs | 31.2 yrs |
| Oman | 28.1 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 29.4 yrs |
Muscat, Oman Population Density
Population Density: 1,046 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat, Oman | 621,997 | 594.6 km² | 1,046 / km² |
| Muscat Governorate | 1.3 million | 3,772.5 km² | 335 / km² |
| Oman | 4.4 million | 308,618.3 km² | 14.2 / km² |
Muscat, Oman Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Muscat, Oman
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Muscat, Oman
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Muscat, Oman
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Muscat, Oman
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Muscat, Oman CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat, Oman | 6,416,655 tn | 10.32 tn | 10,791.1 tons/km² |
| Muscat Governorate | 12,817,729 tn | 10.15 tn | 3,397.7 tons/km² |
| Oman | 39,510,128 tn | 8.99 tn | 128 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,416,655 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,791.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Muscat, Oman
Muscat (Arabic: مسقط, Masqaṭ pronounced [ˈmasqatˤ]) is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. According to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), the total population..
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