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Qatar is a high income economy in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan. It has a population of about 2,857,822 and a GDP of $219.16 billion.

Explore 260 World Bank indicators for Qatar below.

Qatar at a Glance

Capital
Doha
Population
2,857,822
Area
11,586 km²
246.7 /km²
Currency
QAR Qatari riyal
Languages
Arabic
ISO codes
QAT · QA
High income economy: The World Bank classifies Qatar as a high-income country, meaning its gross national income (GNI) per capita exceeds $13,845 (2023 threshold). High-income countries typically have well-developed infrastructure, strong institutions, and diverse economic bases.

Key Development Indicators

Other Countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan

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Frequently asked questions about Qatar

What is the population of Qatar?
Qatar has a population of approximately 2,857,822, according to the most recent World Bank data.
What is the capital of Qatar?
The capital of Qatar is Doha.
What region is Qatar in?
The World Bank places Qatar in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan region.
What income group is Qatar in?
The World Bank classifies Qatar as a High income economy.
What currency does Qatar use?
Qatar uses the Qatari riyal (QAR).

Data sourced from the World Bank Open Data portal. Values represent the most recent available year. NULL or missing values indicate data is suppressed, not collected, or not applicable for this country.