The inhabitants of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations surged to 61.2 million by the top of 2024, in response to the newest figures launched by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) to mark World Inhabitants Day on July 11.
This represents a rise of greater than 2.1m folks in comparison with 2023 — a progress price of three.6 per cent year-on-year.
Since 2021, the area has added round 7.6 million folks, reflecting a post-pandemic rebound in migration, employment, and inhabitants progress throughout the Gulf.
GCC inhabitants progress
The information confirms a fast restoration from the demographic affect of COVID-19, with the Gulf Cooperation Council now residence to 0.7 per cent of the world’s whole inhabitants.
Key inhabitants insights for 2024:
- Whole inhabitants: 61.2 million
- Males: 38.5 million (62.8 per cent)
- Females: 22.7 million (37.2 per cent)
- Intercourse ratio: 169 males per 100 females — considerably larger than the worldwide common of 101 males per 100 females
The disproportionate gender stability displays ongoing labour migration developments throughout the area, notably in sectors dominated by male staff.
