Oman Leads Gulf Region in Home Ownership with 91% Citizen Ownership Rate

Muscat – May 8, 2025, According to official data covering the period from 2017 to 2024, Oman has recorded the highest home ownership rate among citizens in the GCC, reaching an impressive 91%. This achievement highlights the success of Oman’s housing policies, urban development strategies, and social infrastructure programs.

By comparison, home ownership rates in other GCC countries are as follows:

• United Arab Emirates: 90%
• Kuwait: 80%
• Qatar: 79%
• Bahrain: 71%
• Saudi Arabia: 62%

Despite having a smaller population than some neighboring countries, Oman’s home ownership rate is the highest in the region, indicating the effectiveness of its national housing approach.

Population estimates for GCC countries in 2025 further contextualize these figures:

• Oman: 5.5 million (citizens: 2.9 million; 52%)
• UAE: 11.3 million (citizens: 1.3 million; 11%)
• Qatar: 3.1 million (citizens: 313,000; 10%)
• Kuwait: 5.0 million (citizens: 1.5 million; 31%)
• Bahrain: 1.6 million (citizens: 700,000; 43%)
• Saudi Arabia: 38.7 million (citizens: 22.5 million; 58%)

These statistics underscore Oman’s leadership in housing equity and its success in fostering long-term social welfare for its citizens.