The economic growth of Qatar has increased significantly, especially after the country hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022. This event has led to the development of Qatar’s non-oil and gas industries, particularly the tourism sector, creating new opportunities for Qatari businesses (King & Alexander, 2023). Non-oil sectors such as manufacturing, construction, wholesale and retail trade, and services have grown alongside the tourism industry. This expansion has led to sustained growth for eight consecutive months since June 2022, which has boosted employment in the non-oil sector and led to the emergence of new businesses in Qatar (Al-Jaida, 2023). The economic growth and non-oil industrial development of Qatar is creating new employment opportunities for residents and expatriates.
Economic growth in Qatar has reduced the unemployment rate substantially. It is estimated to be around 0.1% in 2022 (Ibrahim & Eltayeb, 2023). Qatar has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world. According to Statista, Qatar’s unemployment rate declined to 58.82%, from 0.17% in 2021 to 0.1% in 2022. The youth unemployment rate in Qatar is reported to be only 0.5% of the total population, which is the lowest rate in the world, according to the World Bank. This low unemployment rate attracts a large number of expatriates in search of work or investment opportunities in Qatar.
The majority of Qatar’s population are expatriates, with only 15% Qatari citizens. Overall, 88% of the population are expatriates who have come to Qatar for work. Of these, only 10 per cent are Qatari, followed by 13 per cent Arab, 21.8 per cent Indian, 7.35 percent Filipino, 12.5 per cent Nepalese, 12.5 per cent Bangladeshi, 9.35 per cent Egyptian and 4.35 per cent Sri Lankan. Indians make up the largest group of expats in Qatar (OnlineQatar, 2019). The country’s diversity offers many opportunities for Indonesian nationals to work in Qatar.
The expansion of Qatar’s non-oil and gas sectors has led to increased job vacancies, offering many opportunities for Indonesian professional workers to work in major companies across Qatar. An added advantage is the country’s low unemployment rate, further diminishing competition between Indonesian professionals and Qatari citizens.
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References
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Ibrahim, M., & Eltayeb, M. (2023, April 30). Qatar boasts ‘lowest unemployment rate globally’ – Doha News. Doha News | Qatar. Retrieved November 10, 2023, from https://dohanews.co/qatar-boasts-lowest-unemployment-rate-globally/
King, J., & Alexander, J. (2023, May 31). Qatar’s growth set to ease after strong World Cup year. The Banker. Retrieved November 8, 2023, from https://www.thebanker.com/Qatar-s-growth-set-to-ease-after-strong-World-Cup-year-1685519180
O’Neill, A. (2023, October 4). Qatar – unemployment rate 2003-2022. Statista. Retrieved November 8, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/808890/unemployment-rate-in-qatar/
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