Qatar Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Qatar Cities
1,177,142
1,079,797
261,914
202,075
123,171
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Doha | 1,177,142 | 5.13% |
| Ar-Rayyan | 1,079,797 | 5.13% |
| Doha Industrial Area | 261,914 | -2.97% |
| Umm Salal Mohammed | 202,075 | 5.13% |
| Al Daayen / Al Kheesa | 123,171 | 5.13% |
| Al-Wukair | 105,051 | -4.03% |
| Al-Wakrah | 102,433 | 1.39% |
| Rawdat Rashed | 100,667 | 5.13% |
| Al Khor | 86,372 | -0.97% |
| Al Shahaniya | 49,769 | -4.88% |
| Al Thakhira | 31,605 | -4.88% |
| Abu Nakhlah | 26,973 | 5.13% |
| Mesaieed | 21,807 | -4.82% |
| Madinat ash Shamal | 16,988 | 5.13% |
| Lusail | 11,927 | 5.12% |
| Al-Khararah | 8,717 | 5.13% |
| Dukhan | 7,558 | -4.87% |
| Al Ghuwariyah | 6,810 | 1.57% |
| Al Karaana | 4,556 | 5.12% |
| Al Nasraniya | 4,496 | 5.12% |
| Abu Samrah | 4,401 | 5.14% |
| Abu Dhalouf / Al Zubara | 3,557 | 5.14% |
| Al Jemailiya | 3,473 | 5.12% |
| Al Utouriya | 2,171 | 5.13% |
| Umm Bab | 1,311 | -4.86% |
| Fuwayrit | 1,285 | -2.65% |
| Shagra | 285 | -5% |
| Mintaqat 58 | 164 | -4.65% |
Qatar Overview
The largest city in Qatar is Doha, with a population of 1,177,142 people.
Qatar is home to about 3.17 million people, making it the world’s 136th-most populous country. Qatar’s most populous city and capital is Doha, home to over 1.2M people.
About 99.2% of Qatar’s population lives in cities and urban areas. This means that only 0.8% of its population lives in rural areas. Qatar’s population is currently growing about 1.73% annually, and its urbanization rate is 2.41% annually.
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