What is the Population of Qatar?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Qatar has a population of approximately 3,173,024 people, making it the 135th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.04% of the world's population. With a land area of 11,586 km², the population density is roughly 274 people per km².
| Population | 3,173,024 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 135th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.04% |
| Area | 11,586 km² |
| Population density | 274 / km² |
| Demonym | Qatari |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 3,173,024 | 135th |
| Mongolia | 3,544,835 | 132nd |
| Uruguay | 3,499,451 | 133rd |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3,422,000 | 134th |
| Armenia | 3,076,200 | 136th |
| Namibia | 3,022,401 | 137th |
| Lithuania | 2,894,886 | 138th |
Qatar compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 | 2,149,690 |
Qatar in context
- Qatar covers 11,586 km², making it the 158th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Saudi Arabia.
- With 3,173,024 people, Qatar holds about 1.1% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Qatar is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Qatar — FAQ
What is the population of Qatar?
The population of Qatar is approximately 3,173,024 (3.2 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Qatar in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Qatar at approximately 3,173,024 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Qatar is the 135th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Qatar?
Approximately 3,173,024 people live in Qatar, making it the 135th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Qatar rank by population?
Qatar is the 135th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.04%.
What is the population density of Qatar?
Qatar has a population density of roughly 274 people per km², based on a land area of 11,586 km².
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