United Kingdom vs Qatar
Every indicator for United Kingdom and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Kingdom | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 69,487,000 | 2,972,215 | +2,237.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 4,003 | 216 | +1,753.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 57,602 | 72,525 | −20.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 243,610 | 11,490 | +2,020.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 285 | 259 | +10.3% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 95.5 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.7 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.9 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 83.3 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 81,763 | 15,412 | +430.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 2.28 | 6.50 | −64.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 5.25 | 26.88 | −80.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,177 | 5,185 | −77.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 153,000 | 22,000 | +595.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 7.4 | −70.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.45 | 1.07 | −57.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Kingdom relative to Qatar; a positive value favors United Kingdom. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: United Kingdom is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Qatar on 6. The widest separation is in population (2025) (about 23×); they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 69,487,000 against Qatar's 2,972,215 — roughly 23 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 243,610 against Qatar's 11,490 — roughly 21 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 4,003 against Qatar's 216 — roughly 19 times as much.
- United Kingdom's armed forces personnel (2020) (153,000) is about 7.0 times Qatar's (22,000).
- United Kingdom's military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (81,763) is about 5.3 times Qatar's (15,412).
Frequently asked questions
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