As of 2022, Saudi Arabia had the largest workforce in the tourism sector among Gulf Cooperation Council countries at roughly 880 thousand workers. By 2030, all countries in the council are expected to increase their workforce significantly in the sector to diversify their economies and reduce reliance on fossil fuel exports.
Tourism industry workforce in the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2022, with 2030 forecast, by country
(in thousands)
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Roland Berger. (July 10, 2024). Tourism industry workforce in the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2022, with 2030 forecast, by country (in thousands) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1496855/gcc-tourism-industry-workforce-by-country/
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Tourism industry workforce in the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2022, with 2030 forecast, by country (in thousands) [Graph], Roland Berger, July 10, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1496855/gcc-tourism-industry-workforce-by-country/
