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 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.

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 40-44: % of Female Population data was reported at 7.891 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.952 % for 2016. Qatar QA: Population: Female: Ages 40-44: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 5.527 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.220 % in 2000 and a record low of 3.521 % in 1970. Qatar QA: Population: Female: Ages 40-44: % 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 40 to 44 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.; ;

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;

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for Qatar (SLEMPTOTLSPZSQAT) from 1991 to 2024 about Qatar, employment-population ratio, employment, and population.

In 2022, the population density in Qatar increased by 13.3 inhabitants per square kilometer (+6.1 percent) compared to 2021. In total, the population density amounted to 231.27 inhabitants per square kilometer in 2022. Population density refers to the average number of residents per square kilometer of land across a given country or region. It is calculated by dividing the total midyear population by the total land area.Find more key insights for the population density in countries like United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

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.

Qatar: Percent of world population: The latest value from 2023 is 0.03 percent, unchanged from 0.03 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.51 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Qatar from 1960 to 2023 is 0.01 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 0.04 percent was recorded in 2017.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 15 to 64 for Qatar (SPPOP1564TOZSQAT) from 1960 to 2023 about Qatar, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Individuals using the Internet (% of population) in Qatar was reported at 99.7 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Qatar - Individuals using the Internet (% of population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Rural population (% of total population) in Qatar was reported at 0.646 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Qatar - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

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, 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.

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.

Constrained estimates, total number of people per grid-cell. The dataset is available to download in Geotiff format at a resolution of 3 arc (approximately 100m at the equator). The projection is Geographic Coordinate System, WGS84. The units are number of people per pixel. The mapping approach is Random Forest-based dasymetric redistribution.

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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;

Qatar urban population for 2023 was 2,638,874, a 0.01% decline from 2022.

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<li>Qatar urban population for 2022 was <strong>2,639,210</strong>, a <strong>6.13% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Qatar urban population for 2021 was <strong>2,486,825</strong>, a <strong>10.31% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Qatar urban population for 2020 was <strong>2,772,773</strong>, a <strong>5.94% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>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. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.

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