Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar
Qatar: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 2.39 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar is 2.39 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and down 76.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar peaked at 24.78 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -0.8952 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Qatar ranks 31st of 233 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 12.18 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1973 | 10.98 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 10.01 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 9.21 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1976 | 8.55 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1977 | 8.01 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 1978 | 7.54 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1979 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 6.82 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 6.52 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 6.27 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1983 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 5.68 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 5.35 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 1988 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1989 | 3.54 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1990 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1998 | 5.29 % change on previous year | +89.6% |
| 1999 | 5.61 % change on previous year | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 2003 | 4.81 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 4.61 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 2006 | 10.24 % change on previous year | +227.8% |
| 2007 | 24.78 % change on previous year | +142.1% |
| 2008 | 23.8 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 13.43 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2010 | 9.14 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 2011 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 2012 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2013 | 5.2 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 7.89 % change on previous year | +51.8% |
| 2015 | 10.29 % change on previous year | +30.3% |
| 2016 | 8.63 % change on previous year | -16.1% |
| 2017 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2018 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -52.8% |
| 2019 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 2020 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2021 | -0.8952 % change on previous year | -168.9% |
| 2022 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -293.8% |
| 2023 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +116.2% |
| 2024 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 2025 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.7 % change on previous year | 7.14 % change on previous year | 13.7 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.29 % change on previous year | 3.54 % change on previous year | 6.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.61 % change on previous year | 2.79 % change on previous year | 5.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.22 % change on previous year | 3.12 % change on previous year | 24.78 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 6.28 % change on previous year | 1.36 % change on previous year | 10.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.76 % change on previous year | -0.8952 % change on previous year | 3.75 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 28 Benin 2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Bahrain 2.42 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Congo 2.41 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Solomon Islands 2.39 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Guinea 2.38 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Senegal 2.34 % change on previous year compare
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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Qatar was 2.39 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 24.78 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8952 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Qatar rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Qatar ranks 31st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.8%. 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 Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.