Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar
Qatar: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 9.85 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 9.85 % change on previous year for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 295.1% on the previous year and down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar peaked at 47.64 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -8.07 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Qatar 1st out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 19.93 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 20.05 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 19.14 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1974 | 17.4 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 15.41 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1976 | 13.04 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1977 | 10.74 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1978 | 8.69 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 1979 | 6.69 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 1980 | 4.74 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 1981 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1982 | 0.9453 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 1983 | -0.7562 % change on previous year | -180.0% |
| 1984 | -2.16 % change on previous year | +185.9% |
| 1985 | -3.19 % change on previous year | +47.7% |
| 1986 | -3.7 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 1987 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -167.0% |
| 1988 | 4.61 % change on previous year | +86.0% |
| 1989 | 4.62 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 4.18 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1991 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1992 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -26.9% |
| 1993 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 1994 | -0.0077 % change on previous year | -100.6% |
| 1995 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +14851.2% |
| 1996 | -2.03 % change on previous year | +75.5% |
| 1997 | -2.47 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 1998 | 11.71 % change on previous year | -573.2% |
| 1999 | 11.61 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -77.9% |
| 2003 | 0.2951 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 2004 | -1.39 % change on previous year | -571.3% |
| 2005 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -266.6% |
| 2006 | 10.52 % change on previous year | +354.2% |
| 2007 | 47.64 % change on previous year | +352.7% |
| 2008 | 35.23 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2009 | 8.78 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 2010 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2011 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -473.2% |
| 2012 | 6.32 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -58.2% |
| 2014 | 7.24 % change on previous year | +173.6% |
| 2015 | 10.78 % change on previous year | +48.9% |
| 2016 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 2017 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 2018 | -2.27 % change on previous year | -208.1% |
| 2019 | -5.54 % change on previous year | +143.5% |
| 2020 | -8.07 % change on previous year | +45.7% |
| 2021 | -6.75 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 2022 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 2023 | -3.67 % change on previous year | +157.2% |
| 2024 | -5.05 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 2025 | 9.85 % change on previous year | -295.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.56 % change on previous year | 6.69 % change on previous year | 20.05 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.04 % change on previous year | -3.7 % change on previous year | 4.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.91 % change on previous year | -2.47 % change on previous year | 11.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.24 % change on previous year | -1.39 % change on previous year | 47.64 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.01 % change on previous year | -5.54 % change on previous year | 10.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.52 % change on previous year | -8.07 % change on previous year | 9.85 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.1246 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,358 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.696 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.9698 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.999 (2100)
- Population density 632.92 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 461,134 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar?
- Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar was 9.85 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 47.64 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.07 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Qatar rank for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Qatar ranks 1st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Population aged 15-24 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.