Overseas Indian Population

I think mostly heading for where there is no language problem and little religious fanaticism.

Many Indians don't speak English; a lot could probably go to non-English speaking developed countries

The UAE figure is astonishing - according to Wikipedia, they are the largest ethnic group in the UAE, even more than Emiratis.

Not difficult to accept if you've ever been to Dubai before.

It's the same for Qatar, where Qatari people are in minority due to massive immigration from Nepal and Bangladesh if I'm not mistaken. But it doesn't bother them since they give super cheap labor while Qatari earn very high wages "employing" them (to not say "exploiting them")

Haven't guessed Nepal, Myanmar and Malaysia - the term "overseas" deceived me.

In my opinion one of the best migrants to arrive anywhere are the Indian peoples. They do not carry with them the hidden agendas of the religious fanatics that many immigrant people do, they are generally intelligent, quick to learn and cheerful by personality and bring with them the wonderful cuisine of India which has become one of the favourite foods of countries lucky enough to receive great cooks with the work ethic to open up Indian Restaurants. You only have to see the popularity of Indian food in Countries such as UK and Australia, just to name two.

"hidden agendas of the religious fanatics that many immigrant people do"-- what are you talking about? Do you mean the Pilgrims who settled in New England?

Don't try and outsmart yourself Kal.

Well said kalbahamut.

they are also the highest paid demographic in America (Indian Americans have an average income >$100,000 according to Wikipedia), which I think is interesting, considering this is over 40 times what they would be earning in their native cojntry.

It's harder to get to the United States from India than some of these other countries. The ones who make it are often highly educated, skilled, and motivated. Not all of them, but, a higher percentage than those who go to Saudi Arabia to work as drivers, janitors, and clerks, for sure.

kalbahamut -> Is it because they are above the cap for Green Card lottery application? It would be logical since the lottery may be the only way for less skilled / poorer people to have access permanent residency.

Yamaneko to be honest I don't know exactly why. I'm just repeating what I've been told by Indians- it's much easier for them to find work and get visas to Gulf countries than to the USA. Plus, geographically, it's a lot closer.

thats was tough

I could see this being a series, either with different countries of origin, or along the lines of what states have the most immigrants from the countries.

No Australia? Wow

I was surprised at that 'Captain', I'm sure those numbers will change shortly and Australia will be on this list.

Google "White Australia Policy." It's the name for a group of racist immigration policies that were in place until 1973. For example, the dictation test. Starting in 1901 an immigration officer would dictate a text to you...and here's the kicker: the test could be given in any European language (and even if you passed it the first time, they could re-administer it in any other European language they wanted!).

Here's one 50-word English sample from the test, in all its awesomeness: "If the land is ploughed when wet the furrows may, and in all probability will, wear a more finished appearance, and will be more pleasant to the eye, but land so ploughed will be more inclined to become set or baked, and when in this state will not produce a maximum yield."

I am from Nepal and I didn't put it down because the title sais 'overseas'.

Yes, I can see your point. Maybe should be changed to Indians living in Foreign Countries.

Sri Lanka should either be added to the list or comments, looking at the source, which states 1.6 million Indians in Sri Lanka

If you're interested, I have a quiz about Indian food!

Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Singapore, Guyana, Trinidad, Fiji, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya have sizeable amounts too.

I am an Indian born in bahrain and felt sad it wasn't there.

I was surprised Australia wasn't there.