Qatar Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Qatar's death rate was 1.0 in 2025, ranked 216th globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Qatar's death rate stood at 1.0 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.0 by 2025. Qatar ranked 216th globally.
Qatar's death rate has exhibited a notable decline over the past six and a half decades, as indicated by the World Bank data. The country's all-time peak of 11.40 in 1960 was drastically reduced to 0.84 in 2019, marking a significant improvement in life expectancy. This trend places Qatar among the lowest death rates globally, with a current ranking of 216. In comparison, neighboring United Arab Emirates, with a death rate of 1.09, lags behind Qatar's impressive reduction in mortality. The latest available data from 2025 shows a death rate of 0.98, representing a continued downward trend. The exceptional reduction in Qatar's death rate can be attributed to advancements in healthcare infrastructure and the implementation of effective public health policies. A potential shift in the trajectory of this trend could be influenced by the country's aging population, which may lead to increased healthcare expenditures and a potential rise in death rates in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.0 | +0.1 | #216 |
| 2023 | 0.9 | −0.0 | #1 |
| 2022 | 0.9 | −0.1 | #1 |
| 2021 | 1.1 | +0.0 | #1 |
| 2020 | 1.1 | +0.2 | #1 |
| 2019 | 0.8 | −0.0 | #1 |
| 2018 | 0.9 | −0.0 | #1 |
| 2017 | 0.9 | −0.0 | #1 |
| 2016 | 0.9 | −0.0 | #1 |
| 2015 | 1.0 | −0.1 | #1 |
| 2014 | 1.0 | −0.1 | #2 |
| 2013 | 1.1 | −0.0 | #2 |
| 2012 | 1.1 | −0.0 | #2 |
| 2011 | 1.1 | −0.0 | #2 |
| 2010 | 1.2 | −0.1 | #2 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's death rate was 1.0 in 2025. Ranked 216th globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from the previous year.
Qatar's death rate peaked at 11.4 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Qatar was 0.8 in 2019.
Qatar ranks 216th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's death rate is projected to reach 1.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Qatar in 2025 was 1.0. This ranks 216th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_death-rate,
title = {Qatar Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}