Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Qatar
Qatar: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) was 292.97 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
292.97 thousands
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
149th
of 233 countries
All-time high
373.76 thousands
in 2017
All-time low
18.6 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2025
Population aged 15-24 years in Qatar, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 292.97 thousands for population aged 15-24 years in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.9% on the previous year and down 16.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years in Qatar peaked at 373.76 thousands in 2017 and was at its lowest, 18.6 thousands, in 1970.
That places Qatar 149th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 18.6 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 22.31 thousands | +19.9% |
| 1972 | 26.78 thousands | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 31.91 thousands | +19.1% |
| 1974 | 37.46 thousands | +17.4% |
| 1975 | 43.23 thousands | +15.4% |
| 1976 | 48.87 thousands | +13.0% |
| 1977 | 54.12 thousands | +10.7% |
| 1978 | 58.82 thousands | +8.7% |
| 1979 | 62.76 thousands | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 65.73 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 67.6 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 68.23 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 67.72 thousands | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 66.25 thousands | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 64.14 thousands | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 61.77 thousands | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 63.3 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 66.22 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 69.28 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 72.17 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 74.67 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 76.56 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 77.53 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 77.52 thousands | -0.0% |
| 1995 | 76.62 thousands | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 75.07 thousands | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 73.21 thousands | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 81.78 thousands | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 91.28 thousands | +11.6% |
| 2001 | 104.08 thousands | +14.0% |
| 2002 | 106.75 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 107.06 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 105.58 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 108.02 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 119.39 thousands | +10.5% |
| 2007 | 176.27 thousands | +47.6% |
| 2008 | 238.37 thousands | +35.2% |
| 2009 | 259.29 thousands | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 255.26 thousands | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 270.06 thousands | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 287.12 thousands | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 294.72 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 316.05 thousands | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 350.11 thousands | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 366.07 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 373.76 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 365.27 thousands | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 345.05 thousands | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 317.21 thousands | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 295.8 thousands | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 291.58 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 280.88 thousands | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 266.7 thousands | -5.0% |
| 2025 | 292.97 thousands | +9.9% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 292.97 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 295.36 thousands, 99% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 292.97 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,698 thousands, 17% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40.49 thousands | 18.6 thousands | 62.76 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 66.02 thousands | 61.77 thousands | 69.28 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.64 thousands | 72.17 thousands | 91.28 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 147.2 thousands | 104.08 thousands | 259.29 thousands | 9 |
| 2010s | 322.35 thousands | 255.26 thousands | 373.76 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 290.86 thousands | 266.7 thousands | 317.21 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More population data for Qatar
- 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)
- World population growth 1.0% (2100)
- Population density 632.92 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 461,134 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 15-24 years in Qatar?
- Population aged 15-24 years in Qatar was 292.97 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 373.76 thousands in 2017.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.6 thousands in 1970.
- How does Qatar rank for population aged 15-24 years?
- Qatar ranks 149th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release