Qatar
Country statistics · 1990–present
Qatar at a Glance
Qatar is home to 2.9 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $83,812, it is a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Life expectancy at birth stands at 82.5 years, above the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 2.9 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 9.5 and a death rate of 1.1 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 8.5 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 24,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Qatar is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $271 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $83,812 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — placing it among the wealthiest nations per person. Real GDP growth is projected at 7.8% in 2029, representing strong expansion.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 82.5 years (2024), above the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,804 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 97.8% (2014), reflecting high literacy rates. 98.1% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 95.3% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.