Did you know that Expats now account for around 48.1% of total population in GCC countries and more than 46% of Expats in Middle East think they are earning a lot more than they would back home. Check out our infographic on Expats in Middle East for latest statistics and trends.
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Estimated Numbers of Expats as %age of total population
| Country | Expats as %age of total population |
| United Arab Emirates | 88.5% |
| Qatar | 85.7% |
| Kuwait | 69.2% |
| Bahrain | 52.0% |
| Oman | 44.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 32.7% |
Male-Female Expat Ratio in Middle East Countries
| Country | Male | Female |
| Global Average | 47% | 53% |
| UAE | 63% | 37% |
| Qatar | 64% | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | 76% | 24% |
Top three sectors of industries
| UAE | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | |||
| Construction | 12% | Construction | 25% | Construction | 25% |
| Retail/Wholesale trade | 11% | Education/ Research | 13% | Education/ Research | 13% |
| Financial services | 10% | Business services/ Professional consulting | 10% | Healthcare | 10% |
Benefits Expats receive in Middle East Region Vs Global Average
| Benefit Type | %age of Expats in Middle East | Global Average |
| Health and Medical Allowances | 70% | 52% |
| Annual Trips to home/ Airfare allowances | 67% | 33% |
| Accommodation Allowance | 60% | 33% |
| Permanent Expat Contracts | 33% | 21% |
%age of Expats with disposable income higher than in their home country
| Country | %age of Expats having higher disposable income |
| Qatar | 76% |
| Oman | 72% |
| Bahrain | 68% |
| UAE | 65% |
47% of Expats in Bahrain took less than Six months to feel like home as compared to global average of 31%
Key findings about Expats in UAE
| Findings | %age |
| Send child to International Schools | 76% |
| Have confidence in local economy | 61% |
| Better Overall Quality of Life | 60% |
| Good for career progression | 53% |
| Moved to improve job prospects | 40% |
Latest Global Rankings of Middle East Countries in Best destinations for Expats
| Country Name | 2015 |
| Bahrain | 4 |
| UAE | 9 |
| Oman | 14 |
| Qatar | 22 |
| Saudi Arabia | 26 |
| Kuwait | 34 |
| Turkey | 36 |
| Egypt | 37 |
