Qatar: Population growth (annual %)
In , Qatar's Population growth (annual %) was 7.32.
That's up 15,053.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Qatar ranks #1 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 21.70
- Trough
- -10.93
- 1-year change
- +15,053.0%
- 5-year change
- +229.9%
- +27.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- -36.8%
- -4.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 7.3227 | |
| -0.0490 | |
| 5.9070 | |
| -10.9274 | |
| 5.7257 | |
| 2.2196 | |
| 1.3621 | |
| 2.7359 | |
| 5.4997 | |
| 8.5817 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Qatar's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Qatar's Population growth (annual %) was 7.32, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Qatar's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Qatar's Population growth (annual %) rose 15,053.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Qatar rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Qatar ranked #1 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Qatar's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Qatar is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 of 23.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.