United States vs Qatar
Every indicator for United States and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United States | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 341,784,857 | 2,972,215 | +11,399.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 30,770 | 216 | +14,145.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 90,027 | 72,525 | +24.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 9,831,510 | 11,490 | +85,465.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 35 | 259 | −86.6% |
| Median age (years) | 38.3 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.7 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.2 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 80.2 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 997,309 | 15,412 | +6,371.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.42 | 6.50 | −47.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 9.11 | 26.88 | −66.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 2,918 | 5,185 | −43.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 1,395,000 | 22,000 | +6,240.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 4.1 | 7.4 | −44.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.84 | 1.07 | −21.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United States relative to Qatar; a positive value favors United States. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: United States is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Qatar on 6. The widest separation is in area (about 856×); they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 9,831,510 against Qatar's 11,490 — roughly 856 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 30,770 against Qatar's 216 — roughly 142 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 341,784,857 against Qatar's 2,972,215 — roughly 115 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 997,309 against Qatar's 15,412 — roughly 65 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: United States stands at 1,395,000 against Qatar's 22,000 — roughly 63 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do United States and Qatar differ most?
In area. United States records 9,831,510 against Qatar's 11,490 — a ratio of roughly 856 to one.
Where are United States and Qatar most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 90,027 and 72,525 — a gap of only %24.
On how many indicators is United States ahead of Qatar?
United States is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Qatar on 6. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI