Population · Asia · 2025 data
Qatar Population
Qatar had a population of 2.97 million in 2025, ranking #138 of 216 countries and territories (0.04% of the world). The population grew by 26.8% over the past ten years.
2.97 million
Population (2025) · #138
+3.92%
Annual growth
249
People per km²
99%
Live in cities
Population of Qatar, 1960–2025
36,0101960
64,0651965
116,3501970
193,0871975
275,9131980
365,9401985
440,1751990
514,3251995
644,9892000
825,4082005
1.62010
2.32015
2.82020
3.02025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,972,215 | +4.00% |
| 2024 | 2,857,822 | +7.60% |
| 2023 | 2,656,032 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 2,657,333 | +6.08% |
| 2021 | 2,504,910 | -10.35% |
| 2020 | 2,794,148 | +5.89% |
| 2019 | 2,638,657 | +2.24% |
| 2018 | 2,580,734 | +1.37% |
| 2017 | 2,545,820 | +2.77% |
| 2016 | 2,477,113 | +5.65% |
| 2015 | 2,344,557 | +8.96% |
| 2014 | 2,151,745 | +12.28% |
| 2013 | 1,916,426 | +11.26% |
| 2012 | 1,722,438 | +6.01% |
| 2011 | 1,624,761 | +0.49% |
| 2010 | 1,616,832 | +0.49% |
| 2009 | 1,608,903 | +12.75% |
| 2008 | 1,426,938 | +18.07% |
| 2007 | 1,208,595 | +24.23% |
| 2006 | 972,831 | +17.86% |
| 2005 | 825,408 | +6.73% |
| 2004 | 773,332 | +3.85% |
| 2003 | 744,682 | +4.71% |
| 2002 | 711,205 | +4.91% |
| 2001 | 677,925 | +5.11% |
| 2000 | 644,989 | +5.30% |
| 1999 | 612,500 | +5.51% |
| 1998 | 580,540 | +5.46% |
| 1997 | 550,500 | +4.06% |
| 1996 | 529,019 | +2.86% |
| 1995 | 514,325 | +2.98% |
| 1994 | 499,459 | +3.08% |
| 1993 | 484,545 | +3.17% |
| 1992 | 469,657 | +3.25% |
| 1991 | 454,853 | +3.33% |
| 1990 | 440,175 | +3.41% |
| 1989 | 425,646 | +3.50% |
| 1988 | 411,264 | +3.59% |
| 1987 | 397,005 | +3.81% |
| 1986 | 382,422 | +4.50% |
| 1985 | 365,940 | +5.19% |
| 1984 | 347,878 | +5.51% |
| 1983 | 329,709 | +5.83% |
| 1982 | 311,537 | +6.13% |
| 1981 | 293,553 | +6.39% |
| 1980 | 275,913 | +6.67% |
| 1979 | 258,670 | +6.97% |
| 1978 | 241,808 | +7.33% |
| 1977 | 225,285 | +7.77% |
| 1976 | 209,052 | +8.27% |
| 1975 | 193,087 | +8.87% |
| 1974 | 177,362 | +9.59% |
| 1973 | 161,841 | +10.47% |
| 1972 | 146,506 | +11.54% |
| 1971 | 131,346 | +12.89% |
| 1970 | 116,350 | +12.93% |
| 1969 | 103,025 | +12.29% |
| 1968 | 91,749 | +12.66% |
| 1967 | 81,439 | +12.81% |
| 1966 | 72,192 | +12.69% |
| 1965 | 64,065 | +12.66% |
| 1964 | 56,867 | +12.88% |
| 1963 | 50,380 | +12.88% |
| 1962 | 44,630 | +12.47% |
| 1961 | 39,680 | +10.19% |
| 1960 | 36,010 | — |
Demographics of Qatar
82.5
Life expectancy (years)
1.72
Births per woman (below replacement)
1.7%
Aged 65 and over
34.4 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
non-Qatari 88.4%, Qatari 11.6% (2015 est.)
Languages
Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language
Religions
Muslim 65.2%, Christian 13.7%, Hindu 15.9%, Buddhist 3.8%, folk religion <0.1%, Jewish <0.1%, other <1%, unaffiliated <1% (2020 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 99.4% of total population (2023).
Largest cities
1
Ar-Rayyan
798,0002
Doha Capital
658,000
Frequently asked questions about the population of Qatar
What is the population of Qatar?
Qatar had a population of 2.97 million in 2025, ranking #138 of 216 countries and territories (0.04% of the world).
Is the population of Qatar growing?
Yes. The population grew by 26.8% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 3.92%.
How has the population of Qatar changed since 1960?
It has grown 82.5-fold, from 36,010 in 1960 to 2.97 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Qatar?
About 249 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Qatar?
Ar-Rayyan — about 798,000 people in its urban area.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).