Accra:The total number of Omani persons with disabilities in the Sultanate of Oman reached 75,432 individuals in 2025, making up 2.5 percent of the total Omani population. This figure represents an increase of about 9 percent compared to 2024. Of this population, 60 percent were males, accounting for 44,916 individuals, while females made up 40 percent, numbering 30,516.
According to Oman News Agency, data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) revealed that 59 percent of Omanis with disabilities are under the age of 40. North Al Batinah Governorate recorded the highest number of Omani persons with disabilities, totaling 16,199 individuals in 2025.
The statistics indicated that 56 percent of disability cases among Omanis were due to non-congenital causes, with 42,210 cases reported. Disabilities occurring during birth accounted for 15 percent, diseases for 20 percent, and accidents for 7 percent. Physical disabilities comprised nearly 28 percent of the total cases.
In terms of education, 42 percent of Omanis with disabilities aged 10 and older had an educational level below the General Education Diploma in 2025. During the 2025/2026 academic year, 483 Omanis with disabilities aged 6 and older were enrolled in school, comprising 276 males and 207 females.
Regarding marital status, about 35 percent of Omanis with disabilities aged 15 and older were married in 2025, totaling 26,511 individuals. This included 17,842 males and 8,669 females.
In the labor market, the economic participation rate for Omanis with disabilities aged 15 and older was about 38 percent in 2025. The number of employed individuals increased by 10 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 18,437, with 47 percent working in the private sector. The agriculture, animal husbandry, poultry farming, and fishing occupational group had the highest concentration of employed individuals at 18 percent.
Property ownership among Omanis with disabilities also saw an increase. The number of individuals owning one or more plots of land rose by 9.3 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. Ownership of residential units increased by 10 percent, and the number of Omanis with disabilities owning one or more vehicles reached 18,499, up by 9.5 percent from 2024.
In the area of social protection, 51,252 Omanis received disability benefits in 2025, with males comprising 61 percent of beneficiaries. The total disbursement to benefit recipients was approximately RO 74 million. Additionally, 10,074 individuals benefited from prosthetic devices and support services, with parking permits for persons with disabilities accounting for nearly 22 percent of total services.
For rehabilitation services, 9,226 individuals were enrolled in government and private rehabilitation centers at the Ministry's expense in 2025, with the total number of these centers standing at 128.
