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%.
2,857,822
Population (2024)
36,010
Population (1960)
2,857,822
Peak (2024)
7.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,010 |
| 1961 | 39,680 |
| 1962 | 44,630 |
| 1963 | 50,380 |
| 1964 | 56,867 |
| 1965 | 64,065 |
| 1966 | 72,192 |
| 1967 | 81,439 |
| 1968 | 91,749 |
| 1969 | 103,025 |
| 1970 | 116,350 |
| 1971 | 131,346 |
| 1972 | 146,506 |
| 1973 | 161,841 |
| 1974 | 177,362 |
| 1975 | 193,087 |
| 1976 | 209,052 |
| 1977 | 225,285 |
| 1978 | 241,808 |
| 1979 | 258,670 |
| 1980 | 275,913 |
| 1981 | 293,553 |
| 1982 | 311,537 |
| 1983 | 329,709 |
| 1984 | 347,878 |
| 1985 | 365,940 |
| 1986 | 382,422 |
| 1987 | 397,005 |
| 1988 | 411,264 |
| 1989 | 425,646 |
| 1990 | 440,175 |
| 1991 | 454,853 |
| 1992 | 469,657 |
| 1993 | 484,545 |
| 1994 | 499,459 |
| 1995 | 514,325 |
| 1996 | 529,019 |
| 1997 | 550,500 |
| 1998 | 580,540 |
| 1999 | 612,500 |
| 2000 | 644,989 |
| 2001 | 677,925 |
| 2002 | 711,205 |
| 2003 | 744,682 |
| 2004 | 773,332 |
| 2005 | 825,408 |
| 2006 | 972,831 |
| 2007 | 1,208,595 |
| 2008 | 1,426,938 |
| 2009 | 1,608,903 |
| 2010 | 1,616,832 |
| 2011 | 1,624,761 |
| 2012 | 1,722,438 |
| 2013 | 1,916,426 |
| 2014 | 2,151,745 |
| 2015 | 2,344,557 |
| 2016 | 2,477,113 |
| 2017 | 2,545,820 |
| 2018 | 2,580,734 |
| 2019 | 2,638,657 |
| 2020 | 2,794,148 |
| 2021 | 2,504,910 |
| 2022 | 2,657,333 |
| 2023 | 2,656,032 |
| 2024 | 2,857,822 |
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
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.
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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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.