Population of Qatar today

3,166,190
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Population of Qatar as of today

The current population of Qatar is 3,166,190 with an annual growth rate of 1.65%. Qatar has a population of 0.038% of the world's population.

Population3,166,190
Growth Rate1.65%
Male2,244,909 (70.903%)
Female921,282 (29.097%)
Today Change+ 26
Births today16
Deaths today2
Births in 202611,165
Deaths in 20261,184
Change in 2026+ 18,807 (0.598%)

Population chart for Qatar

Population History of Qatar

YearPopulation
(01 Jan)
Natural ChangeGrowth Rate
(%)
Total Population
(31 December)
20253,084,39462,3662.022%3,146,760
20243,012,45271,0942.36%3,083,546
20232,945,71265,9842.24%3,011,696
20222,839,198104,5683.683%2,943,766
20202,815,984-25,344-0.9%2,790,640
20212,790,76648,0291.721%2,838,795
20192,779,85835,8881.291%2,815,746
20182,742,42637,1871.356%2,779,613
20172,670,99370,4882.639%2,741,481
20162,527,751139,3305.512%2,667,081

Net Migration Rate of Qatar

The net migration rate of Qatar in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at 39,995, indicating a positive migration trend where more people are arriving than leaving.

Net Migration Rate Over the Last 10 Years

YearNet Migration
202339,995
202280,004
202124,501
2020-50,433
201910,557
201812,465
201746,719
2016119,725
2015177,467
2014194,712

The population of countries near Qatar

RankIsoCountryPopulationEquivalent Qatar
1IR Iran93,070,1242,948.947%
2SA Saudi Arabia35,081,9191,107.853%
Data sources: United Nations,World Bank, Nations Geo ,Census,Wikidata