The population of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) international locations surged to 61.2 million by the tip of 2024, in response to the most recent 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 individuals in comparison with 2023 — a development fee of three.6 per cent year-on-year.
Since 2021, the area has added round 7.6 million individuals, reflecting a post-pandemic rebound in migration, employment, and inhabitants development throughout the Gulf.
GCC inhabitants development
The information confirms a fast restoration from the demographic influence of COVID-19, with the Gulf Cooperation Council now residence to 0.7 per cent of the world’s complete inhabitants.
Key inhabitants insights for 2024:
- Complete 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 tendencies throughout the area, notably in sectors dominated by male employees.