Qatar has a population of 2.6 million, but its total area is only 9,000 sq miles. That means it has less than 5 people per square mile and the population density is 165 people per sq mile. However, both of these numbers are slightly lower than the world average. Population: 2,621,281 (July 2018)
Total population
Qatar has a population of 2.6 million people. The country has a young population, with 88% of the people between the ages of 15 and 65. There are also a significant number of expatriates living in Qatar. Foreigners make up 11% of the country’s population. Residents of Qatar are ethnically and religiously diverse, with the country having the highest percentage of Muslim residents in the world. The largest minority groups are Indians, Filipinos, and Pakistanis. There are also significant minorities of Arabs, Africans, Europeans, and some Southeast Asians. The country is home to approximately 1,000 different religious groups.
Density of population
Qatar has a population density of 4 people per sq mile (9 per sq km). The population density is much lower than that of either Canada or the United States, which are both around 145 people per sq mile (62 per sq km). This is primarily because the country only occupies 9,000 sq miles of land, meaning that it has only a little over 5 people per square mile.
Capital and largest city in Qatar
The capital of Qatar is Doha. The city has a population of around 1 million Qataris and expatriates. The largest city in Qatar is Al-Dukhan, which has a population of just under 600,000 people. Other major cities include the capital city of Qatar, which has a population of over 2 million, and the second city, which has a population of around 700,000. In addition to the cities, Qatar also has several smaller towns, including Al-Khor, which has a population of 60,000, and Al-Muaither, which has a population of 10,000.
QTA (Qataris) and expatriate population in Qatar
Qatari citizens account for just over 73% of the population, while expatriates account for just under 27%. This is, however, an increase from the 2016 population percentage of just over 70% for QTA and only 29% for expatriates. This can be partially explained by the fact that more than 800,000 expatriates are living in Qatar. The QTA population is made up of various ethnic groups, including South Asians, Africans, Arabs, and people from the Middle East.
There are also significant numbers of Europeans and Filipinos living in the country. The QTA population is growing, with the country’s population expected to reach 5.1 million by 2030. The majority of this growth will be due to the large number of expatriates, which the government plans to allow greater freedom to move through the labor market.
Language in Qatar
The official language of Qatar is Arabic. The country has a diverse population and a number of different ethnic groups. Qataris are a small ethnic group that make up approximately 75% of the population. Other main ethnic groups include Indians, Filipinos, and Pakistanis. Most people in Qatar speak at least basic Arabic and English, with the latter being the official language of the country.
There are also some signs and advertisements in Chinese, Hindi, and Tamil. The government has made efforts to promote the use of Arabic as the main language. This includes offering subsidies to businesses that use Arabic in their signs and advertisements. The government also offers Arabic classes to citizens.
Health care in Qatar
Qatar has one of the highest levels of healthcare in the world, with an overall primary healthcare satisfaction rate of 93%. The QTA are granted free access to the public health system, and the overall satisfaction rate for the expatriate population is 81%. The main factors that explain the high overall satisfaction for these two populations are the availability of doctors and quality of care.
The government has invested heavily in the health system in recent years, and it also offers free health care for expatriates. The country has over 1,500 hospitals and has plans to open more. There are over half a million doctors and more than 300,000 nurses working in the system. However, many are expatriates and not Qatari citizens. The system is also very expensive and is not available to all Qatari citizens, who must instead visit the private sector for medical care.
Education in Qatar
Qatar has a comprehensive school system that provides free education to children through university level. The country spends over $30 billion a year on education, including both public and private funding. The QTA have free access to the public system of education, and the overall satisfaction rate for expatriates is 93%. This is despite the fact that there is significant funding inequality in the system. In public schools, Qatar is known for its high standards of education.
The government has also invested heavily in the country’s education system, particularly in the last decade. This includes opening new schools, building new universities, and providing more funding for the education sector. The QTA also have access to private schools through the government sponsorship system. This allows parents to pay for their children to attend private schools. However, only Qatari citizens are allowed to use this system.
Conclusion
The population of Qatar is growing rapidly, and the country has ambitious plans for infrastructure development. It may also become one of the main financial hubs in the Middle East in the future. The overall high levels of health and education in the country may also attract an increasing number of migrants through the work force. This could be a major challenge for the government, which has to grapple with the challenge of balancing an increased population with the need for development.
