Total population by age (70 years old) in Qatar
Qatar: Total population by age was 2.98 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.98
Change on year
up 16.3%
World rank
173rd
of 234 countries
All-time high
2.98
in 2023
All-time low
0.062
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Qatar, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in Qatar is 2.98, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 16.3% on the previous year and up 146.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Qatar peaked at 2.98 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.062, in 1950.
That places Qatar 173rd out of 234 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.
Total population by age in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0.062 | — |
| 1951 | 0.065 | +4.8% |
| 1952 | 0.067 | +3.1% |
| 1953 | 0.068 | +1.5% |
| 1954 | 0.071 | +4.4% |
| 1955 | 0.073 | +2.8% |
| 1956 | 0.075 | +2.7% |
| 1957 | 0.077 | +2.7% |
| 1958 | 0.079 | +2.6% |
| 1959 | 0.082 | +3.8% |
| 1960 | 0.086 | +4.9% |
| 1961 | 0.091 | +5.8% |
| 1962 | 0.098 | +7.7% |
| 1963 | 0.105 | +7.1% |
| 1964 | 0.114 | +8.6% |
| 1965 | 0.125 | +9.6% |
| 1966 | 0.135 | +8.0% |
| 1967 | 0.146 | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 0.159 | +8.9% |
| 1969 | 0.173 | +8.8% |
| 1970 | 0.185 | +6.9% |
| 1971 | 0.191 | +3.2% |
| 1972 | 0.196 | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 0.203 | +3.6% |
| 1974 | 0.209 | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 0.215 | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 0.223 | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 0.227 | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 0.225 | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 0.223 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 0.226 | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 0.234 | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 0.237 | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 0.228 | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 0.217 | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 0.218 | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 0.235 | +7.8% |
| 1987 | 0.256 | +8.9% |
| 1988 | 0.269 | +5.1% |
| 1989 | 0.283 | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 0.307 | +8.5% |
| 1991 | 0.341 | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 0.368 | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 0.385 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 0.403 | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 0.421 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 0.432 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 0.443 | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 0.465 | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 0.499 | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 0.54 | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 0.579 | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 0.604 | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 0.609 | +0.8% |
| 2004 | 0.624 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 0.684 | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 0.755 | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 0.81 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 0.846 | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 0.882 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 0.938 | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 1.03 | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 1.15 | +11.9% |
| 2013 | 1.21 | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 1.31 | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 1.52 | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 1.71 | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 1.84 | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 1.95 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 2.07 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 2.26 | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 2.38 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 2.57 | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 2.98 | +16.3% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 2.98 is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.95, 20% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 2.98 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 54.11, 6% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.0719 | 0.062 | 0.082 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1232 | 0.086 | 0.173 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2097 | 0.185 | 0.227 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2403 | 0.217 | 0.283 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4064 | 0.307 | 0.499 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6933 | 0.54 | 0.882 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.47 | 0.938 | 2.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.55 | 2.26 | 2.98 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More population data for Qatar
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,358 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 1.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 461,134 people (2100)
- Population density 632.92 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 1.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.9698 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Qatar?
- Total population by age in Qatar was 2.98 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 2.98 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.062 in 1950.
- How does Qatar rank for total population by age?
- Qatar ranks 173rd out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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