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 total population of Qatar was estimated at about 3.09 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by approximately 2.85 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by around 94 thousand 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.

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 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.

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;

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>3.05% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Qatar in 2023 was <strong>2,656,032</strong>, a <strong>0.05% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Qatar in 2022 was <strong>2,657,333</strong>, a <strong>6.08% 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.

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 July 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.

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

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 July of 2025.

Population growth (annual %) in Qatar was reported at --0.04897 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Qatar - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Historical chart and dataset showing Qatar population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

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.

Qatar QA: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 7.645 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.905 % for 2016. Qatar QA: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.543 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.431 % in 2008 and a record low of 6.009 % in 1995. Qatar QA: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population 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. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

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 July of 2025.

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 in Qatar was reported at 756537 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Qatar - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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 June of 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.