Population with un projections in Qatar
Qatar: Population with un projections was 2.98 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.98 million
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
138th
of 236 countries
All-time high
2.98 million
in 2023
All-time low
24,304
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population with un projections in Qatar, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population with un projections in Qatar is 2.98 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population with un projections in Qatar peaked at 2.98 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 24,304, in 1950.
That places Qatar 138th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, 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 with un projections in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 24,304 | — |
| 1951 | 25,091 | +3.2% |
| 1952 | 25,911 | +3.3% |
| 1953 | 26,763 | +3.3% |
| 1954 | 27,641 | +3.3% |
| 1955 | 28,558 | +3.3% |
| 1956 | 29,549 | +3.5% |
| 1957 | 30,656 | +3.7% |
| 1958 | 31,991 | +4.4% |
| 1959 | 33,678 | +5.3% |
| 1960 | 36,025 | +7.0% |
| 1961 | 39,701 | +10.2% |
| 1962 | 44,651 | +12.5% |
| 1963 | 50,396 | +12.9% |
| 1964 | 56,882 | +12.9% |
| 1965 | 64,082 | +12.7% |
| 1966 | 72,207 | +12.7% |
| 1967 | 81,455 | +12.8% |
| 1968 | 91,762 | +12.7% |
| 1969 | 103,042 | +12.3% |
| 1970 | 116,370 | +12.9% |
| 1971 | 131,356 | +12.9% |
| 1972 | 146,518 | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 161,854 | +10.5% |
| 1974 | 177,372 | +9.6% |
| 1975 | 193,103 | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 209,067 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 225,298 | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 241,820 | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 258,678 | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 275,923 | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 293,561 | +6.4% |
| 1982 | 311,544 | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 329,720 | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 347,894 | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 365,950 | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 382,426 | +4.5% |
| 1987 | 397,012 | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 411,273 | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 425,658 | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 440,184 | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 454,860 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 469,657 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 484,553 | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 499,469 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 514,334 | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 529,024 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 550,511 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 580,543 | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 612,510 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 644,993 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 677,934 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 711,215 | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 744,690 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 773,341 | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 825,419 | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 972,841 | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 1.21 million | +24.2% |
| 2008 | 1.43 million | +18.1% |
| 2009 | 1.59 million | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 1.71 million | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 1.81 million | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 1.91 million | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 2.03 million | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 2.22 million | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 2.43 million | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 2.60 million | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 2.71 million | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 2.76 million | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 2.80 million | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 2.80 million | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 2.81 million | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 2.89 million | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 2.98 million | +3.0% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 2.98 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.98 million, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 2.98 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.44 million, 26% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 28,414 | 24,304 | 33,678 | 10 |
| 1960s | 64,020 | 36,025 | 103,042 | 10 |
| 1970s | 186,144 | 116,370 | 258,678 | 10 |
| 1980s | 354,096 | 275,923 | 425,658 | 10 |
| 1990s | 513,564 | 440,184 | 612,510 | 10 |
| 2000s | 957,202 | 644,993 | 1.59 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.30 million | 1.71 million | 2.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.87 million | 2.80 million | 2.98 million | 4 |
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)
- 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 with un projections in Qatar?
- Population with un projections in Qatar was 2.98 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population with un projections recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.98 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest population with un projections recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,304 in 1950.
- How does Qatar rank for population with un projections?
- Qatar ranks 138th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population with un projections rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population with un projections. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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