Population of Qatar 2026
3٬100٬846
Population now (estimate)
11٬586
Area (km²)
268
Density (per km²)
1.2%
Annual growth rate
3٬100٬846
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Qatar in 2026 is about 3,100,846 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 1.2%.
Qatar covers about 11,586 km², with Doha as its capital, giving a population density of around 268 people per km².
Population trend of Qatar
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.
Population pyramid — Qatar
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
Qatar holds a medium position in terms of population size. Its population grows at a moderate pace.
يشكّل الوافدون نحو 88–90% من السكان. التحضّر شبه كامل حول العاصمة.