Total population (thousands) in Qatar
Qatar: Total population (thousands) was 3,084 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3,084 thousands
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
137th
of 233 countries
All-time high
3,084 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
108.89 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2025
Total population in Qatar, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 3,084 thousands for total population in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Qatar peaked at 3,084 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 108.89 thousands, in 1970.
Qatar ranks 137th of 233 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.
Total population (thousands) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 108.89 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 123.81 thousands | +13.7% |
| 1972 | 138.88 thousands | +12.2% |
| 1973 | 154.13 thousands | +11.0% |
| 1974 | 169.56 thousands | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 185.17 thousands | +9.2% |
| 1976 | 201 thousands | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 217.1 thousands | +8.0% |
| 1978 | 233.47 thousands | +7.5% |
| 1979 | 250.14 thousands | +7.1% |
| 1980 | 267.2 thousands | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 284.63 thousands | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 302.48 thousands | +6.3% |
| 1983 | 320.6 thousands | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 338.82 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 356.94 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 374.94 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 389.9 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 404.11 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 418.42 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 432.87 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 447.48 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 462.23 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 477.09 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 492 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 506.92 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 521.73 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 536.3 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 564.7 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 596.38 thousands | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 661.36 thousands | +10.9% |
| 2002 | 694.49 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 727.92 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 761.45 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 785.22 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 865.6 thousands | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 1,080 thousands | +24.8% |
| 2008 | 1,337 thousands | +23.8% |
| 2009 | 1,517 thousands | +13.4% |
| 2010 | 1,655 thousands | +9.1% |
| 2011 | 1,763 thousands | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 1,859 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 1,955 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 2,110 thousands | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 2,327 thousands | +10.3% |
| 2016 | 2,528 thousands | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 2,671 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 2,742 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 2,780 thousands | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 2,816 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 2,791 thousands | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 2,839 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 2,946 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 3,012 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 3,084 thousands | +2.4% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 3,084 thousands is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,084 thousands, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 3,084 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,575 thousands, 27% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 178.22 thousands | 108.89 thousands | 250.14 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 345.8 thousands | 267.2 thousands | 418.42 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 503.77 thousands | 432.87 thousands | 596.38 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 936.66 thousands | 661.36 thousands | 1,517 thousands | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,239 thousands | 1,655 thousands | 2,780 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,915 thousands | 2,791 thousands | 3,084 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 total population in Qatar?
- Total population in Qatar was 3,084 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 3,084 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 108.89 thousands in 1970.
- How does Qatar rank for total population?
- Qatar ranks 137th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.6%. 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 Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release