GCC stat: Gulf population hits 61.2 million but why are there so many more men than women

The GCC population reached 61.2 million by the end of 2024, but the region continues to face a sharp gender imbalance. With 169 men for every 100 women, the skew is driven by male-dominated labor migration. This imbalance affects urban planning, social cohesion, and long-term development goals across Gulf countries, prompting calls for policy shifts.