Since the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia the past century, the country’s impressive economic growth and development has attracted people from across the globe – from low-skilled work to highly skilled talent. The country currently is undergoing a massive economic transformation and diversification (Saudi Vision 2030) that is seeing more impressive growth and development. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Saudi Arabia. FUN FACT: Over 10 million expats live in Saudi Arabia at present (according to statistics taken from https://www.globalmediainsight.com/bl...) April 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat
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New Zealand throughout its history has attracted immigrants – first from the UK when it was under British rule to across various parts of the globe. The country consistently ranks as one of the best countries to live in with a highly-developed economy and high standard of living. This is evident today with the country home to a significant immigrant population. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in New Zealand. FUN FACT: USA just missed the top 10 at number 11 with over +13,000 Americans in New Zealand. June 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
South Africa has and continues to attract people from across the world. Today, many come from neighboring countries in Africa but there are significant percentages that come from far away like from Europe for instance. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in South Africa. FUN FACT: Two European countries making it on the top 10 list while the majority are from Africa – can you guess which ones? May 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
Chile, like many countries in Latin America, has always attracted immigrants. Today, often ranked as the most stable and one of the fastest growing economies in the region, Chile continues to attract people – mainly from its fellow Latin America countries but beyond. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Chile. FUN FACT: American citizens are on the top 10 list – can you guess where they rank? April 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat
Many outside Russia might not realize but is actually a major recipient of immigrants in the world stage. Many of the millions of foreign nationals who live in Russia are from the former USSR, in particular from the Caucasus region. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Russia. FUN FACT: American citizens just missed the top 10 list (they rank number 13th at over 140,000 people). German citizens were at 244,000 + at 11th place and the UK was at 15th place at over 111,000 people. April 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
Japan is one of the largest economies in the world. Despite its reputation as a homogeneous society the country does have a sizeable expatriate population from across the world. With an aging population that most likely will have Japan further seek foreign talent from across the world. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Japan. FUN FACT: Two Latin American countries are on this list and also the USA – can you guess where they rank? March 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
Sweden’s strong economy and high standard of living has (and today) attracted people from across the globe. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Sweden. FUN FACT: According to Business Insider Nordic, “Immigration currently by far exceeds migration in Sweden, which has seen the country’s share of foreign-born people grow to 17 percent, the highest in the Nordics.” March 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
From its humble days as a small port city, Hong Kong under the British became a global powerhouse. And today, under the “One Country Two Systems” since the handover to China in 1997, Hong Kong remains an important financial and trading hub. Its history has resulted in people from across the world seeking professional and personal opportunities. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Hong Kong. FUN FACT: American citizens are on this list – can you guess where they rank? March 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
Brazil has historically (and today) been a country of immigrants. In the past many came from Africa, Europe, Asia (particularly Japan) and the Middle East (especially from the Levant region). Today, Brazil continues to receive immigrants, many from various parts of the globe and also closer to home from neighboring countries. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Brazil. FUN FACT: American citizens are top five on this list – can you guess where they rank? March 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
Around 25% of Switzerland’s 8.3 million population are foreign-born. Switzerland historically has been a neutral country politically in the global stage and home to various international organizations. The country also has a reputation globally for attracting the very rich, but the country has attracted immigrants across various socio-economic backgrounds from across the world. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Switzerland. FUN FACT: Most of Switzerland’s top 10 immigrants are mostly from Europe. Americans do not make it on the top 10 list but number around 18,954 citizens. February 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
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