Population by income level in Qatar
Qatar: Population by income level was 2.97 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.97 million
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
138th
of 215 countries
All-time high
2.97 million
in 2025
All-time low
36,010
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population by income level in Qatar, 1960–2025
Source: United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, population by income level in Qatar stood at 2.97 million. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 26.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by income level in Qatar peaked at 2.97 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 36,010, in 1960.
Qatar ranks 138th of 215 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 by income level in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,010 | — |
| 1961 | 39,680 | +10.2% |
| 1962 | 44,630 | +12.5% |
| 1963 | 50,380 | +12.9% |
| 1964 | 56,867 | +12.9% |
| 1965 | 64,065 | +12.7% |
| 1966 | 72,192 | +12.7% |
| 1967 | 81,439 | +12.8% |
| 1968 | 91,749 | +12.7% |
| 1969 | 103,025 | +12.3% |
| 1970 | 116,350 | +12.9% |
| 1971 | 131,346 | +12.9% |
| 1972 | 146,506 | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 161,841 | +10.5% |
| 1974 | 177,362 | +9.6% |
| 1975 | 193,087 | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 209,052 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 225,285 | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 241,808 | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 258,670 | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 275,913 | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 293,553 | +6.4% |
| 1982 | 311,537 | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 329,709 | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 347,878 | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 365,940 | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 382,422 | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 397,005 | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 411,264 | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 425,646 | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 440,175 | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 454,853 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 469,657 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 484,545 | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 499,459 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 514,325 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 529,019 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 550,500 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 580,540 | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 612,500 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 644,989 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 677,925 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 711,205 | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 744,682 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 773,332 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 825,408 | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 972,831 | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 1.21 million | +24.2% |
| 2008 | 1.43 million | +18.1% |
| 2009 | 1.61 million | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 1.62 million | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 1.62 million | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 1.72 million | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 1.92 million | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 2.15 million | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 2.34 million | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 2.48 million | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 2.55 million | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 2.58 million | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 2.64 million | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 2.79 million | +5.9% |
| 2021 | 2.50 million | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 2.66 million | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 2.66 million | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 2.86 million | +7.6% |
| 2025 | 2.97 million | +4.0% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 2.97 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.97 million, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 2.97 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.52 million, 26% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 64,004 | 36,010 | 103,025 | 10 |
| 1970s | 186,131 | 116,350 | 258,670 | 10 |
| 1980s | 354,087 | 275,913 | 425,646 | 10 |
| 1990s | 513,557 | 440,175 | 612,500 | 10 |
| 2000s | 959,481 | 644,989 | 1.61 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.16 million | 1.62 million | 2.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.74 million | 2.50 million | 2.97 million | 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 by income level in Qatar?
- Population by income level in Qatar was 2.97 million in 2025, according to United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by income level recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.97 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest population by income level recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,010 in 1960.
- How does Qatar rank for population by income level?
- Qatar ranks 138th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population by income level rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population by income level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population, differentiated by World Bank income level.