In 2018, the majority of the expatriates residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hailed from India, with a population size of around 2.6 million. The expatriate population made up the vast majority of the country’s total population, at around 89 percent as of 2018.
UAE Economy
With a real gross domestic product growth rate of 1.7 percent in 2018, the UAE is one of the biggest economies in the region. (1143018) Since its discovery of oil in the mid 90’s, the country has transformed and has become a regional hub. It has demonstrated significant growth in various economics sectors, driven by the country’s shift in focus from the hydrocarbons sector. (1143358) Along with low levels of unemployment, this has led to the influx of workers from diverse nationalities.
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Breakdown of expatriate population in the United Arab Emirates in 2018, by nationality
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Global Media Insight. (April 28, 2020). Breakdown of expatriate population in the United Arab Emirates in 2018, by nationality (in million) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 02, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/984373/uae-expat-population-by-country-of-origin/
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