NRIs IN GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL COUNTRIES:
UAE, 3.41m
Saudi Arabia, 2.59m
Kuwait, 1.02m
Qatar, 740,000
Oman, 770,000
Bahrain, 320,000
According to official government statistics, Gulf countries are home to more than 8.9 million non-resident Indians (NRIs). Non-resident Indians are Indian citizens who are Indian citizen, hold Indian passport but reside in different countries.
The NRIs can be found in more than 200 countries around the world. It is noteworthy that Gulf countries account for a significant portion of the global NRI population, representing more than 66 percent of all NRIs, PTI news agency reported quoting official sources.
Globally, there are approximately 13.4 million NRIs, with the Council (Gulf Cooperation GCC) countries having the largest share. The data was obtained from India’s External Affairs Ministry in response to a Right to Information (RTI) request. The provided statistics are accurate up to March 2022.
NRI POPULATION IN SOME OTHER COUNTRISE
US, 1.28m NRIs
UK, 350,000
Australia, 240,000
Malaysia, 220,000
Malaysia, 170,0000
Among the GCC countries, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the highest number of NRIs, with more than 3.4 million residing there. Other GCC countries with substantial NRI populations include Saudi Arabia with 2.59 million, Kuwait with 1.02 million, Qatar with 740,000, Oman with 770,000, and Bahrain with 320,000 NRIs.
Outside of the GCC region, the United States and the United Kingdom lead in terms of hosting NRI populations. The US is home to 1.28 million NRIs, while the UK has 350,000. Additionally, Australia accommodates 240,000 NRIs, and Malaysia has around 220,000 NRIs.
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