Ethnic Groups

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• Qatari Citizens:Ethnic Qataris, mainly descended from Arabian Peninsula tribes, make up only about 11.6% of the population. Wikipedia: Demographics of Qatar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Qatar
• Foreign Workers:The vast majority (around 88.4%) of Qatar's population are foreign workers. These workers come from a variety of ethnicities, with the largest groups being:
  • South Asians: This is the biggest category, with India alone estimated to have around 700,000 expatriates in Qatar. Other South Asian countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka also contribute significantly.
  • Egyptians: Egyptians are another large expatriate group in Qatar.
  • Filipinos: Filipinos are a significant presence in the workforce.
  • Other Arabs: There's also a population of Arabs from neighboring countries and regions.

Overall, Qatar's ethnic makeup is diverse due to the high number of expatriate workers.

Sample Answer

Qatar's population has a very high percentage of expatriate workers, meaning most residents are not Qatari citizens. Here's a breakdown of Qatar's ethnic composition:

• Qatari Citizens: Ethnic Qataris, mainly descended from Arabian Peninsula tribes, make up only about 11.6% of the population. Wikipedia: Demographics of Qatar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Qatar
• Foreign Workers: The vast majority (around 88.4%) of Qatar's population are foreign workers. These workers come from a variety of ethnicities, with the largest groups being:
  • South Asians: This is the biggest category, with India alone estimated to have around 700,000 expatriates in Qatar. Other South Asian countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka also contribute significantly.
  • Egyptians: Egyptians are another large expatriate group in Qatar.
  • Filipinos: Filipinos are a significant presence in the workforce.