Censuses provide population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. They often include other demographic, economic and health-related topics as well. The 2003 Oman census covered subjects such as housing, household demographics, assets, education, employment, migration, fertility for women age 15-49, and disability. Data was captured through handheld computers.

Publications on select data and indicators and final results of the census are available from libraries through Worldcat.

Information on select censuses, including questionnaires and other documents, can be found on the United Nations Statistics Division Web site.