Saudi Arabia's 2003 population is estimated to be about 24.3 million, including about 5.6 million resident foreigners. Most Saudis are ethnically Arab. Some are of mixed ethnic origin and are descended from Turks, Iranians, Indonesians, Indians, Africans, and others, most of who immigrated as pilgrims and reside in the Hijaz region along the Red Sea coast. Many Arabs from nearby countries are employed in the coounrty. There also are significant numbers of Asian expatriates mostly from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines. There are less than
100,000 Westerners in Saudi Arabia.
100,000 Westerners in Saudi Arabia.