Categories in Nizwa
Auto Bodywork MechanicAuto Electrical ServiceAuto Parts MarketAuto Parts StoreCar Accessories StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle repairNew car dealersOil Change ServiceTire repair shopTire ShopTruck Repair ShopAluminium Products ManufacturerAluminum WindowBuilding Materials MarketBuilding Materials SupplierCeramics WholesalerFarmingFiber optic products supplierFood BrokerFood Products SupplierImport Export CompanyMachine WorkshopMetal WorkshopOil Field Equipment SupplierWholesalersBoutiqueChildren and baby clothingClothing storesJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesTelecommunications Service ProviderCommunity CenterCouncilGovernment OfficeLocal Government OfficeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious Destination
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nizwa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 183 |
| Restaurants | 166 |
| Mosques | 158 |
| Apartments | 129 |
| Cafes | 118 |
| Car repair | 104 |
| Electronics stores | 93 |
| Car parts | 80 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 74 |
| Education | 72 |
| Corporate management | 72 |
| Clothing stores | 70 |
| Hardware store | 66 |
| Public administration | 60 |
Nizwa Facts
| Area | 1279.3 km² |
| Population | 94,999 |
| Male Population | 54,194 (57.0%) |
| Female Population | 40,805 (43.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +395.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +47.8% |
| Median Age | 27 years (Male: 28.5, Female: 24.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,699 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | الصناعية, Birkat Al Mawz |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Gulf Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 22.93333, 57.53333 |
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Nizwa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,187 | 47,504 | 64,275 | 138,339 | 94,999 | 82,714 | 74,440 |
| Population Density | 15 / km² | 37.1 / km² | 50.2 / km² | 108.1 / km² | 74.3 / km² | 64.7 / km² | 58.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNizwa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 47.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nizwa | +395.1% | +100% | +47.8% |
| Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate | — | — | — |
| Oman | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nizwa Median Age
Median Age: 27 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nizwa | 27 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
| Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate | 26.4 yrs | 23.9 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| Oman | 28.1 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 29.4 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Nizwa Population Density
Population Density: 74.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nizwa | 94,999 | 1,279.3 km² | 74.3 / km² |
| Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate | 539,887 | 31,825.7 km² | 17 / km² |
| Oman | 4.4 million | 308,618.3 km² | 14.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Nizwa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Nizwa
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Nizwa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Nizwa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $36,202 | $30,445 | $33,542 | $33,668 | $40,145 | $33,840 | $30,828 | $34,699 |
| Total GDP | $2.2B | $1.8B | $2.2B | $2.5B | $3.6B | $4B | $2.8B | $3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Nizwa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nizwa | 909,865 tn | 9.58 tn | 711.2 tons/km² |
| Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate | 5,038,841 tn | 9.33 tn | 158.3 tons/km² |
| Oman | 39,510,128 tn | 8.99 tn | 128 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Nizwa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 909,865 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 711.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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.
Nizwa
Nizwa (Arabic: نزوى) is the largest city in the Ad Dakhiliyah Region in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km (1.5 hours) from Muscat. The population is estimated at around 700,000 people including the two areas of Burkat Al..
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