Qatar Population
Middle East & North Africa · 138th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
3,035,220
The population of Qatar is about 3,035,220 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 3.0 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.04% of the world's people.
Qatar is ranked 138th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.70% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 4.0 million. That is 83.9 times its 1960 population of 36 thousand. Population density is 263 people per square kilometre. 99% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
3.0 million
Yearly change
+1.70%
World rank
138th
Share of world
0.04%
Density
263/km²
Land area
11,490 km²
Life expectancy
82.5 yrs
Births per woman
1.72
GDP per capita
$72,525
GDP
$215.6B
Population of Qatar, 1960–2050
Qatar population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 36,010 | — | 3 |
| 1970 | 116,350 | +12.93% | 10 |
| 1980 | 275,913 | +6.67% | 24 |
| 1990 | 440,175 | +3.41% | 38 |
| 2000 | 644,989 | +5.30% | 56 |
| 2010 | 1,616,832 | +0.49% | 141 |
| 2020 | 2,794,148 | +5.89% | 243 |
| 2024 | 2,857,822 | +7.60% | 249 |
| 2026proj. | 3,022,652 | +1.70% | 263 |
| 2030proj. | 3,165,626 | +1.00% | 276 |
| 2040proj. | 3,531,004 | +1.16% | 307 |
| 2050proj. | 3,974,998 | +1.20% | 346 |
Qatar vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 58.8 times as many people as Qatar. Bangladesh is 5.2 times more densely populated.
Qatar population: questions and answers
What is the population of Qatar in 2026?
About 3,022,652 (3.0 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Qatar's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.70% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Qatar?
About 263 people per km², with a land area of 11,490 km².
What will the population of Qatar be in 2050?
About 4.0 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Qatar?
Doha.
What is the life expectancy in Qatar?
82.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.