[Oman] Expat workforce grew to 1.81 million in May

In Oman, the number of expatriate workers rose to 1,810,354 in May, compared with 1,808,940 the previous month, according to new data, Oman Observer reports.

The latest figures were released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). They show a monthly increase of 1,414 workers, reflecting steady labour demand in key sectors despite broader efforts to boost national employment under Oman Vision 2040.

The construction sector was reportedly the largest employer of foreign labour, once again, with 436,301 workers, followed by the wholesale and retail sector (272,774 workers) and manufacturing (179,418 workers).

According to the NCSI data, by nationality, Bangladeshi workers topped the list at 623,186, followed by Indians at 507,695, and Pakistanis at 318,208.

The majority of expats worked in the private sector (1.41 million), while others were employed in family and communal sectors.

Engineering and technical jobs took top places for occupation, followed by service-related roles, sales, and agriculture.

Oman reportedly continues to monitor foreign labour trends as part of efforts to balance economic growth with national workforce development goals.

Source: Oman Observer

In Oman, the number of expatriate workers rose to 1,810,354 in May, compared with 1,808,940 the previous month, according to new data, Oman Observer reports.

The latest figures were released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI). They show a monthly increase of 1,414 workers, reflecting steady labour demand in key sectors despite broader efforts to boost national employment under Oman Vision 2040.

The construction sector was reportedly the largest employer of foreign labour, once again, with 436,301 workers, followed by the wholesale and retail sector (272,774 workers) and manufacturing (179,418 workers).

According to the NCSI data, by nationality, Bangladeshi workers topped the list at 623,186, followed by Indians at 507,695, and Pakistanis at 318,208.

The majority of expats worked in the private sector (1.41 million), while others were employed in family and communal sectors.

Engineering and technical jobs took top places for occupation, followed by service-related roles, sales, and agriculture.

Oman reportedly continues to monitor foreign labour trends as part of efforts to balance economic growth with national workforce development goals.

Source: Oman Observer