At the point when oil exports started in the late 1930s, the regressive desert state experienced an abrupt rise thanks to its dynamic workforce. Saudi Arabia had neither the mastery nor the human resources to sustain its rapidly developing economy. Since then, the country has opened its doors to foreign manpower. In 1970, 1 million foreign workers were employed in Saudi Arabia. As of 2023, the foreign population accounted for around 14 million workers, making up about 41.6% of the country's population as a whole.