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What Are the Largest Ethnic Communities in the UAE

  • Publish date: Sunday، 16 February 2025
What Are the Largest Ethnic Communities in the UAE

The largest ethnic community in the UAE consists of expatriates, with the vast majority coming from South Asia. Here’s a breakdown:

  1. South Asians (59-60%)

    • Indians (38-40%) – The largest community
    • Pakistanis (10-12%)
    • Bangladeshis (5-6%)
    • Sri Lankans and Nepalis (2-3%)
  2. Emiratis (10-11%) – The native population

  3. Other Arab Nationals (10-12%) – Includes Egyptians, Jordanians, Syrians, and Lebanese

  4. Filipinos (6-7%)

  5. Western Expatriates (3-4%) – Americans, British, and Europeans

  6. Others (2-3%) – Includes Africans, East Asians (Chinese, Korean), and Latin Americans

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