The total population of Qatar was estimated at 3.09 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 2.85 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by 94,000 people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The total population in Qatar was estimated at 3.0 million people in 2023, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Qatar Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This dataset provides a breakdown of the economically active Qatari population aged 15 years and above by employment status (e.g., employer, own account worker, employee, unpaid family worker) and occupational group. It highlights the distribution of Qatari nationals across different occupational sectors and forms of employment.

This statistic illustrated the population in Qatar in 2019, by age group. According to official estimates in 2019, the number of 30 to 34 year olds in Qatar was about *** thousand, which was the largest demographic group. The total population of the country amounted to about *** million.

Historical dataset showing total population for Qatar by year from 1950 to 2025.

This dataset provides monthly statistics on the population in Qatar, broken down into age groups: less than 15, 15-24, 25-64, and 65 and above. The data helps in analyzing demographic trends and planning for various age-specific needs and services.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Qatar (SPPOPGROWQAT) from 1961 to 2024 about Qatar, population, and rate.

This statistic shows the population of Qatar from 1986 to 2019, broken down by gender. According to the census of 2019, there were approximately *** million males and *** thousand females living in the country of Qatar.

Qatar QA: Population: Total data was reported at 2,639,211.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,569,804.000 Person for 2016. Qatar QA: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 452,832.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,639,211.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 47,384.000 Person in 1960. Qatar QA: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Qatar – Table QA.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Qatar (POPTOTQAA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Qatar and population.

Qatar Population: Doha data was reported at 1,049,897.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,036,792.000 Person for 2016. Qatar Population: Doha data is updated yearly, averaging 848,720.000 Person from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2017, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,179,898.000 Person in 2015 and a record low of 310,683.000 Person in 2006. Qatar Population: Doha data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics . The data is categorized under Global Database’s Qatar – Table QA.G001: Population.

Complete population data for Qatar showing how many people live in Qatar from 1960 to 2024

Actual value and historical data chart for Qatar Population Female Percent Of Total

In 2023, the annual population growth in Qatar was -0.05 percent. Between 1961 and 2023, the figure dropped by 9.76 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Population ages 30-34, male (% of male population) in Qatar was reported at 16.84 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Qatar - Population ages 30-34, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Actual value and historical data chart for Qatar Population Male Percent Of Total

Population ages 80 and above, male (% of male population) in Qatar was reported at 0.10819 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Qatar - Population ages 80 and above, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Qatar: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 1.68 percent, an increase from 1.57 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Qatar from 1960 to 2024 is 1.51 percent. The minimum value, 0.86 percent, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 3.39 percent was recorded in 1960.

Population size and its distribution, as reflected by age and gender structures and geographical distribution, are essential date for the setting up of economic and social development plans.This statistic represents an estimate of the population by gender and age groups.

Annual population, area, and density by zone in Qatar