Qatar
- Capital:
- Doha
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Largest Cities:
- Doha, Ar-Rayyan, Doha Industrial Area
- Abbreviation:
- QAT
3,173,559
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
3,173,559
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Qatar's population is projected to be 7,054,618 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,173,559 | 2.43% | 136 |
| 2025 | 3,115,889 | 2.14% | 137 |
| 2020 | 2,803,375 | 0.19% | 141 |
| 2019 | 2,797,921 | 1.33% | 141 |
| 2018 | 2,761,142 | 2.01% | 142 |
| 2017 | 2,706,709 | 4.13% | 142 |
| 2015 | 2,427,331 | 7.27% | 142 |
| 2010 | 1,709,229 | 15.67% | 151 |
| 2005 | 825,408 | 5.06% | 162 |
| 2000 | 644,989 | 4.63% | 164 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,173,559 | 2.43% | 136 |
| 2032 | 3,401,889 | 1.1% | 135 |
| 2037 | 3,588,713 | 1.07% | 134 |
| 2042 | 3,797,267 | 1.14% | 134 |
| 2047 | 4,022,824 | 1.16% | 134 |
| 2052 | 4,261,369 | 1.16% | 134 |
| 2057 | 4,513,887 | 1.16% | 135 |
| 2062 | 4,780,940 | 1.16% | 134 |
| 2067 | 5,065,465 | 1.16% | 129 |
| 2072 | 5,364,066 | 1.15% | 127 |
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Doha has a metropolitan area population of 1,177,142, comprising 37.09%% of Qatar's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doha | 1,177,142 | 37.09% |
| 2 | Ar-Rayyan | 1,079,797 | 34.02% |
| 3 | Doha Industrial Area | 261,914 | 8.25% |
| 4 | Umm Salal Mohammed | 202,075 | 6.37% |
| 5 | Al Daayen / Al Kheesa | 123,171 | 3.88% |
| 6 | Al-Wukair | 105,051 | 3.31% |
| 7 | Al-Wakrah | 102,433 | 3.23% |
| 8 | Rawdat Rashed | 100,667 | 3.17% |
| 9 | Al Khor | 86,372 | 2.72% |
| 10 | Al Shahaniya | 49,769 | 1.57% |
As of 2026, Qatar has a total population of 3,173,559, ranking as the 136th most populous nation in the world.
Qatar has a net population change of approximately 143 people per day, driven by 84 births, 9 deaths, and net immigration of 68 people.
Qatar represents 0.04% of the total global population and 0.06% of Asia's population.
Qatar has a population density of 273.3 people per km² (approximately 708.0 per mi²), making it the 52nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Qatar is non-Qatari (88.4%) , followed by Qatari (11.6%) .
As of 2026, Muslim is the largest religion in Qatar, comprising 65.5% of the population.