Qatar

State of Qatar

"A Persian Gulf nation known for its natural gas wealth, modern architecture, and hosting major sporting events."

Western Asia
UN Member
GCC
Arab League

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Absolute Monarchical Emirate

Capital City

Doha

25.28°, 51.53°

Official Languages

Arabic

Population

2.66M

Total Area

11.59K km²

Population Density

229.24 people per km²

Currency

Qatari riyal

ر.ق

Week Start

sunday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#138
2,656,032

Total Population0%

2023
#24
82.4 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#122
99.4%

Urban Population

2023
#118
1.73

Fertility Rate

2023
#7
99.7%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#54
$213.0B

GDP+1.2%

2023
#9
$80.2K

GDP per Capita

2023
#32
1.3%

Inflation

2024
#1
0.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#82
35.1

Gini Index

2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Qatar

What is the capital of Qatar?

Qatar's capital city is Doha.

What is the population of Qatar?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Qatar is approximately 2.66M people. This makes it the 138th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Qatar?

Qatar spans a total area of approximately 11,586 square kilometers (4,473.38 square miles).

Which continent is Qatar in?

Qatar is located in Asia, specifically within the Western Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Qatar?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Qatar is approximately $213B USD. This ranks Qatar as the 54th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.