GCC Population Reaches 62.8M
Data published by the Gulf Statistical Center indicate that the population of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries increased to approximately 62.8 million people in 2025, reflecting an increase of 6.2 million from 2022 to 2025, with an annual growth rate of 3.5%. Projections suggest that this number will rise to around 83.6 million by 2050, representing an approximate increase of 33.6% compared to 2025. The demographic composition in these countries remains youthful, with young people aged 15 to 34 constituting about 38.2% of the population. The working-age group (15-64 years) makes up the majority at 76.7%, while the percentage of seniors (65+ years) does not exceed 2.6%, reflecting the continued youthful nature of the population structure. The data also show that the demographic dependency ratio stands at 30.4 dependents per 100 working-age individuals, with a higher burden on children, underscoring the importance of investing in youth to support sustainable economic growth.
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