Rank #155 by World Population

🇶🇦Qatar

Qatar has a population of 2,656,032, ranking #155 in the world. The capital is Doha. Located in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.

World Bank: High income

2,656,032

Population

#155

World Rank

82.4

Life Expectancy

$81,817

GDP Per Capita

Qatar, #155 by world population

Qatar Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Qatar had a population of 36,010 in 1960 and 2,857,822 in 2024, a 79× growth over 64 years. The peak was 2,857,822 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 7.20%.

Qatar population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,857,822

Population (2024)

36,010

Population (1960)

2,857,822

Peak (2024)

7.20%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1960	36,010	-	-	estimate
1961	39,680	+3,670	+10.19%	estimate
1962	44,630	+4,950	+12.47%	estimate
1963	50,380	+5,750	+12.88%	estimate
1964	56,867	+6,487	+12.88%	estimate
1965	64,065	+7,198	+12.66%	estimate
1966	72,192	+8,127	+12.69%	estimate
1967	81,439	+9,247	+12.81%	estimate
1968	91,749	+10,310	+12.66%	estimate
1969	103,025	+11,276	+12.29%	estimate
1970	116,350	+13,325	+12.93%	estimate
1971	131,346	+14,996	+12.89%	estimate
1972	146,506	+15,160	+11.54%	estimate
1973	161,841	+15,335	+10.47%	estimate
1974	177,362	+15,521	+9.59%	estimate
1975	193,087	+15,725	+8.87%	estimate
1976	209,052	+15,965	+8.27%	estimate
1977	225,285	+16,233	+7.77%	estimate
1978	241,808	+16,523	+7.33%	estimate
1979	258,670	+16,862	+6.97%	estimate
1980	275,913	+17,243	+6.67%	estimate
1981	293,553	+17,640	+6.39%	estimate
1982	311,537	+17,984	+6.13%	estimate
1983	329,709	+18,172	+5.83%	estimate
1984	347,878	+18,169	+5.51%	estimate
1985	365,940	+18,062	+5.19%	estimate
1986	382,422	+16,482	+4.50%	estimate
1987	397,005	+14,583	+3.81%	estimate
1988	411,264	+14,259	+3.59%	estimate
1989	425,646	+14,382	+3.50%	estimate
1990	440,175	+14,529	+3.41%	estimate
1991	454,853	+14,678	+3.33%	estimate
1992	469,657	+14,804	+3.25%	estimate
1993	484,545	+14,888	+3.17%	estimate
1994	499,459	+14,914	+3.08%	estimate
1995	514,325	+14,866	+2.98%	estimate
1996	529,019	+14,694	+2.86%	estimate
1997	550,500	+21,481	+4.06%	estimate
1998	580,540	+30,040	+5.46%	estimate
1999	612,500	+31,960	+5.51%	estimate
2000	644,989	+32,489	+5.30%	estimate
2001	677,925	+32,936	+5.11%	estimate
2002	711,205	+33,280	+4.91%	estimate
2003	744,682	+33,477	+4.71%	estimate
2004	773,332	+28,650	+3.85%	estimate
2005	825,408	+52,076	+6.73%	estimate
2006	972,831	+147,423	+17.86%	estimate
2007	1,208,595	+235,764	+24.23%	estimate
2008	1,426,938	+218,343	+18.07%	estimate
2009	1,608,903	+181,965	+12.75%	estimate
2010	1,616,832	+7,929	+0.49%	estimate
2011	1,624,761	+7,929	+0.49%	estimate
2012	1,722,438	+97,677	+6.01%	estimate
2013	1,916,426	+193,988	+11.26%	estimate
2014	2,151,745	+235,319	+12.28%	estimate
2015	2,344,557	+192,812	+8.96%	estimate
2016	2,477,113	+132,556	+5.65%	estimate
2017	2,545,820	+68,707	+2.77%	estimate
2018	2,580,734	+34,914	+1.37%	estimate
2019	2,638,657	+57,923	+2.24%	estimate
2020	2,794,148	+155,491	+5.89%	estimate
2021	2,504,910	-289,238	-10.35%	estimate
2022	2,657,333	+152,423	+6.08%	estimate
2023	2,656,032	-1,301	-0.05%	estimate
2024	2,857,822	+201,790	+7.60%	estimate

Demographics

Population	2,656,032
Population Growth Rate	-0.05%
Urban Population	99.3%
Fertility Rate	1.73 births/woman
Life Expectancy	82.4 years
Infant Mortality Rate	4.9 per 1,000
Literacy Rate	-

Economy & Trade

$81,817

GDP Per Capita

0.1%

Unemployment Rate

High income

Income Level

582,000

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

2.5%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

3.02

Physicians per 1,000

4.9

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

98.0%

Internet Users

138

Mobile Subs per 100

231.2

People per km2

39,995

Net Migration

Environment

0.0%

Forest Area

Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

Afghanistan Algeria Bahrain Djibouti Egypt, Arab Rep.

Qatar in global context

Qatar is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

World Population 2026: Top 10 Countries, Regions & Trends →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Qatar has a population of 2,656,032, ranking #155 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.05%.

Life expectancy in Qatar is 82.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 4.9 per 1,000 live births.

Qatar's GDP per capita is $81,817. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.

99.3% of Qatar's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 231.2 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Qatar is available from the World Bank.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 2,656,032 residents, Qatar is a country in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan. Its population is shrinking, by roughly -0.0% a year.

Qatar is a high-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $81,817. Life expectancy is high at 82.4 years, with a fertility rate of 1.7 births per woman, and 99.3% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.