Population (UN estimates and projections) in Qatar
Qatar: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 2,823 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Population in Qatar, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Qatar is 2,823, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Qatar peaked at 2,823 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 321.48, in 1990.
Qatar ranks 134th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 321.48 | — |
| 1991 | 333.12 | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 344.9 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 356.68 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 368.42 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 380.12 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 391.82 | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 409.98 | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 436.36 | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 464.8 | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 493.57 | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 522.34 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 550.96 | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 579.55 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 601.62 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 639.48 | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 776.59 | +21.4% |
| 2007 | 1,011 | +30.2% |
| 2008 | 1,219 | +20.6% |
| 2009 | 1,363 | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 1,472 | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 1,554 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 1,631 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 1,735 | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 1,899 | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 2,089 | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 2,243 | +7.4% |
| 2017 | 2,335 | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 2,376 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 2,391 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 2,372 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 2,377 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 2,451 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 2,527 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 2,589 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 2,648 | +2.3% |
| 2026 | 2,698 | +1.9% |
| 2027 | 2,736 | +1.4% |
| 2028 | 2,768 | +1.2% |
| 2029 | 2,797 | +1.0% |
| 2030 | 2,823 | +0.9% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 2,823 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,874, 58% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 2,823 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10,039, 28% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Population (UN estimates and projections) in Qatar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +30.2% | 776.59 | 1,011 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 380.77 | 321.48 | 464.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 775.74 | 493.57 | 1,363 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,972 | 1,472 | 2,391 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,596 | 2,372 | 2,797 | 10 |
| 2030s | 2,823 | 2,823 | 2,823 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More gender data for Qatar
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 510.87 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.71 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 2,823 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.9268 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 14,984 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 15,440 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 15,715 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 15,894 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 16,180 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 16,266 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Qatar?
- Population in Qatar was 2,823 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 2,823 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 321.48 in 1990.
- How does Qatar rank for population?
- Qatar ranks 134th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.