Omani Baloch
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1,000,000 (20%) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Muscat, Al Batinah, Al Buraimi, Dhofar, Ash Sharqiyah, Dhahirah | |
| Languages | |
| Arabic, Balochi, Jadgali | |
| Religion | |
| Islam Sunni Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Omanis, Baloch |
Omani Baloch are the nationals of the Sultanate of Oman who are of Baloch ancestry. Around 20% of Omanis are of Baloch descent whose ancestors migrated to Oman centuries ago, and are now considered native. Baloch form the largest non-Arab community in Oman, and most of them have Al-Balushi as surname. Baloch served as mercenary soldiers for Oman between 18th and 20th century. The first modern army of Oman was exclusively Baloch, and even today around 40% of Omani Army consists of Baloch people.