Quick Data on Qatar
Short Name | Qatar |
Capital | Doha |
Long Name | State of Qatar |
Country Code | QA |
Continent | Middle East |
Total Area | 11,586 sq km |
Population | 2,444,174 |
Language | Arabic |
Nationality | Qatari(s) |
Geography of Qatar
As a country in Middle East, with coordinates at 25 30 N, 51 15 E, Qatar neighbors Saudi Arabia 87 km. The terrain in Qatar is described as mostly flat and barren desert, with an average elevation point of 28 m. The climate of Qatar: arid; mild, pleasant winters; very hot, humid summers.
Surface Total | 11,586 sq km |
Land Surface | 11,586 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 87 km |
Neighbor Countries | Saudi Arabia 87 km |
Coastline | 563 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Persian Gulf 0 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Tuwayyir al Hamir 103 m |
Resources of Qatar
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being petroleum, fish, natural gas. The agricultural land occupies 5.60% of Qatar, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.00%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 5.60% | 649 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 130 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 94.40% | 10,937 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Qatar
The population of the country is estimated at 2,444,174 people, with the biggest urban area having 641,000 DOHA (capital) (2020). Known as Qatari(s), the people from Qatar come from diversified ethnic groups such as non-Qatari 88.4%, Qatari 11.6% (2015 est.). The official language is Arabic. Religions: Muslim 67.7%, Christian 13.8%, Hindu 13.8%, Buddhist 3.1%, folk religion under 0.1%, Jewish under 0.1%, other 0.7%, unaffiliated 0.9% (2010 est.).
Population | 2,444,174 |
Nationality | Qatari(s) |
Official Language | Arabic |
Other Languages | Arabic (official), English commonly used as a second language |
Birth Rate | 9.3 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 1.6 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 99.20% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 2.69 physicians/1,000 population (2016) |
Hospital Beds Density | 1.3 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Qatar
Qatar is a absolute monarchy. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of civil law and Islamic (sharia) law (in family and personal matters).
Governing Type | absolute monarchy |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | the father must be a citizen of Qatar |
Dual Citizenship | no |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 20 years; 15 years if an Arab national |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Qatar
From a population total of 2,444,174, the labor force is 1.953 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: fruits, vegetables; poultry, dairy products, beef; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: liquefied natural gas, crude oil production and refining, ammonia, fertilizer, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement, commercial ship repair. Its exports cover liquefied natural gas (LNG), petroleum products, fertilizers, steel. The main import products are: machinery and transport equipment, food, chemicals.
Exports | $67.5 billion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $30.77 billion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | Japan 17.3%, South Korea 16%, India 12.6%, China 11.2%, Singapore 8.2%, UAE 6.4% (2017) |
Import Partners | China 10.9%, US 8.9%, UAE 8.5%, Germany 8.1%, UK 5.5%, India 5.4%, Japan 5.3%, Italy 4.3% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $124,100 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 39.78 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 2,129,360 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 94.30% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Qatar, statistics sectio