Jobs for Omanis With Disabilities Rise 10% to 18,437
Employment among Omanis with disabilities rose 10% in 2025 to 18,437, and 47% work in the private sector, according to new NCSI figures.
OmanIn brief
- 18,437 Omanis with disabilities were employed in 2025, up 10% on the previous year.
- 47% of them work in the private sector.
- The economic participation rate for Omanis with disabilities aged 15+ was about 38%.
- The biggest employer group was agriculture, livestock, poultry and fishing, at 18%.
| Country | Oman |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), Oman |
| Official source | Oman Observer / ONA – 75,432 Omanis with disabilities recorded in 2025 ✓ omanobserver.om |
The number of Omanis with disabilities in work rose by 10% in 2025 to 18,437, according to figures from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) published on 19 October 2026. Almost half of them, 47%, work in the private sector.
Key numbers
| Indicator | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Employed Omanis with disabilities | 18,437 (+10%) |
| Share working in the private sector | 47% |
| Economic participation rate (15+) | About 38% |
| Largest field of work | Agriculture, livestock, poultry and fishing (18%) |
| Total Omanis with disabilities | 75,432 (2.5% of Omanis) |
| Share under 40 | 59% |
Where the jobs are
The biggest single group, 18%, work in farming, animal husbandry, poultry and fishing. Others are spread across government, retail, services and offices. The strong private-sector share shows companies are increasingly including people with disabilities in their teams.
Support available
Oman pays a disability benefit to more than 51,000 people and funds rehabilitation for over 9,000 people across 128 centres. Services such as assistive devices are also provided. These programmes help people prepare for and stay in work.
Room to grow
With 59% of Omanis with disabilities under the age of 40, there is a large group of working-age people. A participation rate of about 38% shows many are not yet in the labour market, and education levels remain a barrier: 42% of those aged 10 and over had not reached the General Education Diploma level.
What it means for job seekers
- Private firms are hiring. Nearly half of working Omanis with disabilities are in company jobs.
- Ask about workplace adjustments. Employers can adapt tasks, equipment and schedules.
- Training improves chances. Vocational courses linked to employers lead to steadier jobs.
- Register with the Ministry of Labour. Official job matching helps connect candidates with inclusive employers.
Women's employment in Oman is also rising: see working Omani women up 9%.
Frequently asked questions
How many Omanis with disabilities are employed?
18,437 in 2025, a rise of 10% on 2024, according to NCSI.
Do private companies in Oman hire people with disabilities?
Yes. 47% of employed Omanis with disabilities work in the private sector.
How many Omanis have disabilities?
75,432 in 2025, about 2.5% of the Omani population.
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