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 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 503 thousand, which was the largest demographic group. The total population of the country amounted to about 2.8 million.

The here depicted total population of Qatar lies at approximately 3.11 million people in 2025.Fluctuating rise between 1980 and 2025Compared to the earliest depicted observation from 1980 there is a total increase by approximately 2.86 million people. Looking at the trajectory between 1980 and 2025, one can observe that this increase however did not happen continuously.Continuous rise between 2025 and 2030The total population will be around 3.19 million people in 2030, according to forecasts. There is an overall increase by approximately 79 thousand people since 2025. This growth reflects a steady 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.

Total current population for Qatar in 2025 is 2,757,220, a 0.74% increase from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Qatar in 2024 was <strong>2,737,061</strong>, a <strong>0.76% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Qatar in 2023 was <strong>2,716,391</strong>, a <strong>0.79% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Qatar in 2022 was <strong>2,695,122</strong>, a <strong>0.26% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>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.

The annual population growth in Qatar declined to -0.05 percent in 2023. The year marks a significant change in the population growth compared to the previous year. Population growth deals with the annual change in total population, and is affected by factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration.Find more key insights for the annual population growth in countries like Yemen and Iraq.

Population, female (% of total population) in Qatar was reported at 28.48 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Qatar - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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.

This statistic shows the median age of the population in Qatar from 1950 to 2100. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population. In 2020, the median age of the Qatari population was 31.6 years.

Population ages 65 and above, total in Qatar was reported at 41755 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Qatar - Total Population for Age 65 and above (only 2005 and 2010) (in number of people) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

This dataset provides population estimates in Qatar by gender and single-year age groups, along with historical data for previous years. It enables in-depth demographic analysis by offering detailed age and sex breakdowns of the population, supporting planning and research activities.

This dataset presents population statistics in the State of Qatar disaggregated by municipality and age group . It includes the number of individuals across different age categories for each municipality. The dataset supports localized demographic analysis, allowing policy makers, researchers, and planners to identify population distribution and trends within specific geographic areas and age segments.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Qatar was reported at 30.12 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Qatar - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

Population, male (% of total population) in Qatar was reported at 71.52 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Qatar - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Qatar: Population density, people per square km: The latest value from 2021 is 234 people per square km, a decline from 240 people per square km in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 456 people per square km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Qatar from 1961 to 2021 is 70 people per square km. The minimum value, 3 people per square km, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 244 people per square km was recorded in 2019.

This dataset presents mid-year population estimates for the State of Qatar. It includes metrics such as total population and annual growth rate.

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.

Qatar QA: Population: Growth data was reported at 2.665 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.495 % for 2016. Qatar QA: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 7.411 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.332 % in 2007 and a record low of 1.096 % in 1994. Qatar QA: Population: Growth 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. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (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.; Weighted average;

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.

This line chart displays population (people) by date using the aggregation sum in Qatar. The data is about countries per year.

Qatar QA: Urban Population Growth data was reported at 2.729 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.566 % for 2016. Qatar QA: Urban Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 7.733 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.583 % in 2007 and a record low of 1.532 % in 1994. Qatar QA: Urban Population Growth 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. Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;