Age composition in 2026:
๐ด๐ฒ Oman
๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa
| Oman | South Africa | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 24.05%1,363,816 | 25.58%16,741,553 |
| Working Age Population | 73.22%4,152,440 | 67.35%44,080,679 |
| Elderly Population | 2.74%155,199 | 7.08%4,630,851 |
In 2026, the median age is 30.8 years in Oman and 29.9 years in South Africa.Oman already reached South Africaโs current median age in 2019, about 7 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Oman is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 12,095,002.The total population of South Africa is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 94,314,443.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Oman will be 36.1%, and 6.51% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of South Africa will be 48.8%, and 11.26% of the population will be elderly.
| Oman | South Africa | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2007โ2100 | 2020โ2052 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2052 26 years later | 2026 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2089 27 years later | 2062 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | Not reached by 2100 |