Urban and rural population in Qatar
Qatar: Urban and rural population was 3.10 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.10 million
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
124th
of 236 countries
All-time high
3.10 million
in 2025
All-time low
7,285
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in Qatar, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 3.10 million for urban and rural population in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 28.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in Qatar peaked at 3.10 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7,285, in 1950.
That places Qatar 124th out of 236 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 7,285 | — |
| 1951 | 8,670 | +19.0% |
| 1952 | 10,101 | +16.5% |
| 1953 | 11,569 | +14.5% |
| 1954 | 13,062 | +12.9% |
| 1955 | 14,576 | +11.6% |
| 1956 | 16,111 | +10.5% |
| 1957 | 17,690 | +9.8% |
| 1958 | 19,360 | +9.4% |
| 1959 | 21,200 | +9.5% |
| 1960 | 23,406 | +10.4% |
| 1961 | 26,471 | +13.1% |
| 1962 | 30,473 | +15.1% |
| 1963 | 35,122 | +15.3% |
| 1964 | 40,393 | +15.0% |
| 1965 | 46,277 | +14.6% |
| 1966 | 52,945 | +14.4% |
| 1967 | 60,557 | +14.4% |
| 1968 | 69,087 | +14.1% |
| 1969 | 78,481 | +13.6% |
| 1970 | 89,590 | +14.2% |
| 1971 | 102,109 | +14.0% |
| 1972 | 114,830 | +12.5% |
| 1973 | 127,762 | +11.3% |
| 1974 | 140,927 | +10.3% |
| 1975 | 154,373 | +9.5% |
| 1976 | 168,174 | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 182,420 | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 197,210 | +8.1% |
| 1979 | 212,687 | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 229,009 | +7.7% |
| 1981 | 246,730 | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 266,062 | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 286,474 | +7.7% |
| 1984 | 307,275 | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 327,716 | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 345,798 | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 361,723 | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 377,391 | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 393,156 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 409,028 | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 424,997 | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 441,034 | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 457,090 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 473,102 | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 488,988 | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 504,622 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 526,643 | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 556,775 | +5.7% |
| 1999 | 588,681 | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 621,087 | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 653,977 | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 687,326 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 721,084 | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 750,498 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 803,136 | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 949,315 | +18.2% |
| 2007 | 1.18 million | +24.6% |
| 2008 | 1.40 million | +18.4% |
| 2009 | 1.56 million | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 1.68 million | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 1.79 million | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 1.88 million | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 2.01 million | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 2.19 million | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 2.40 million | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 2.57 million | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 2.68 million | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 2.74 million | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 2.77 million | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 2.78 million | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 2.79 million | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 2.87 million | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 2.96 million | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 3.03 million | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 3.10 million | +2.3% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 3.10 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.22 million, 1.4× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 3.10 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.75 million, 32% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 13,963 | 7,285 | 21,200 | 10 |
| 1960s | 46,321 | 23,406 | 78,481 | 10 |
| 1970s | 149,008 | 89,590 | 212,687 | 10 |
| 1980s | 314,133 | 229,009 | 393,156 | 10 |
| 1990s | 487,096 | 409,028 | 588,681 | 10 |
| 2000s | 932,935 | 621,087 | 1.56 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.27 million | 1.68 million | 2.77 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.92 million | 2.78 million | 3.10 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)
- Population growth rate 0.999 (2100)
- Population density 632.92 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 461,134 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population in Qatar?
- Urban and rural population in Qatar was 3.10 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 3.10 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,285 in 1950.
- How does Qatar rank for urban and rural population?
- Qatar ranks 124th out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.9%. 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 Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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