Canada vs Qatar
Every indicator for Canada and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Canada | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 41,651,653 | 2,972,215 | +1,301.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,320 | 216 | +974.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 55,698 | 72,525 | −23.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 15,634,410 | 11,490 | +135,969.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 3 | 259 | −99.0% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.9 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.9 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 29,347 | 15,412 | +90.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.31 | 6.50 | −79.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.08 | 26.88 | −88.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 705 | 5,185 | −86.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 72,000 | 22,000 | +227.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.7 | 7.4 | −76.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.35 | 1.07 | −67.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Canada relative to Qatar; a positive value favors Canada. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Canada is 1,301.4% higher than Qatar.
- On gdp (nominal), Canada is 974.1% higher than Qatar.
- On gdp per capita, Canada is 23.2% lower than Qatar.
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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