Qatar
Pearl of the Persian Gulf
Overview
A tiny but fabulously wealthy Gulf peninsula, home to Al Jazeera, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and ambitious plans to diversify beyond its enormous natural gas reserves.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Land Area
11,586 km²
Capital
Doha
Languages
Arabic
Currencies
Qatari riyal (ر.ق)
At a Glance
23
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
15
Freedom
22
Security
31
Life Expectancy
76.7 yrs
Median Age
33.2 yrs
Urbanization
99%
Cost Index
60
Housing Index
74
Healthcare Access
15/100
Climate
Average Temperature
27.6°C
Most Temperate Cities
1 Musay‘īd 28.1°C
2 Al Wukayr 28.1°C
3 Umm Şalāl Muḩammad 27.8°C
4 Al Jumaylīyah 27.8°C
5 Al Khawr 27.8°C
Cities
Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 60
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 74
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 10.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 0.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 63/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 1/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 104 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 49
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 6.96% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 230 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025