In 2022, Qatar had the largest share of foreign workers at 93.8 percent in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Kuwait had the second highest share of foreign workers in the GCC with 78.3 percent. All other GCC countries, aside from the United Arab Emirates whose data was not indicated by the source, had foreign workforce levels between 64 and 68 percent.
Share of foreign workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2022, by country
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