Qatar vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Qatar and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Qatar | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 2,972,215 | 36,973,555 | −92.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 216 | 1,277 | −83.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 72,525 | 34,537 | +110.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.5 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 11,490 | 2,149,690 | −99.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 259 | 17 | +1,404.0% |
| Median age (years) | — | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 98.1 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 0.1 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.3 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 99.4 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2022 / 2024) (million $) | 15,412 | 80,331 | −80.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 6.50 | 7.30 | −11.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 26.88 | 22.31 | +20.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 5,185 | 2,173 | +138.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 22,000 | 282,000 | −92.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 7.4 | 7.6 | −3.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.07 | 1.92 | −44.3% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Qatar relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Qatar. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Qatar is 92.0% lower than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp (nominal), Qatar is 83.1% lower than Saudi Arabia.
- On gdp per capita, Qatar is 110.0% higher than Saudi Arabia.
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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