In 2022, the United Arab Emirates had the highest employment rate amongst Gulf Cooperation Countries, at 75 percent. This was closely followed by Qatar at 72.6 percent. The remaining four GCC countries had employment figures around 50 percent. The overall employment average for the GCC in 2022 was 54 percent.
Share of employed population in the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2022, by country
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