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.
At a glance
Qatar is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Canada leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 1,361 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 15,634,410 against Qatar's 11,490 — roughly 1,361 times as much.
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Qatar stands at 259 against Canada's 3 — roughly 97 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 41,651,653 against Qatar's 2,972,215 — roughly 14 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 2,320 against Qatar's 216 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Qatar's military expenditure as a share of government spending (26.88) is about 8.7 times Canada's (3.08).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Canada and Qatar differ most?
In area. Canada records 15,634,410 against Qatar's 11,490 — a ratio of roughly 1,361 to one.
Where are Canada and Qatar most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 72,525 and 55,698 — a gap of only %30.
On how many indicators is Canada ahead of Qatar?
Canada is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Qatar on 7. 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