Qatar Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
Qatar's fertility rate was 1.72 in 2025, ranked 118th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Qatar's fertility rate stood at 1.72 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.72 by 2025. Qatar ranked 118th globally.
Qatar's fertility rate has undergone significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from an all-time high of 6.53 in 1960 to a trough of 1.60 in 2021. This dramatic drop in fertility rate is consistent with global trends, with Qatar currently ranking 118th globally, at a rate of 1.72 children per woman in 2025. The country's fertility rate is comparable to that of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which shares a similar rank of 1.73 children per woman. The decline in fertility rate in Qatar is largely attributed to urbanization, improved access to education, and changing social norms. As the country continues to invest in education and family planning initiatives, it is likely that the fertility rate will continue to decline. However, if Qatar were to experience significant economic growth or changes in family policies, such as increased support for working families, it could potentially alter the trajectory of its fertility rate and lead to a stabilization or even an increase in the rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.73 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.72 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.72 | −0.01 | #118 |
| 2023 | 1.73 | −0.01 | #91 |
| 2022 | 1.74 | +0.13 | #92 |
| 2021 | 1.61 | −0.07 | #68 |
| 2020 | 1.68 | −0.06 | #79 |
| 2019 | 1.73 | −0.02 | #83 |
| 2018 | 1.76 | −0.08 | #84 |
| 2017 | 1.83 | −0.02 | #88 |
| 2016 | 1.86 | −0.12 | #84 |
| 2015 | 1.98 | −0.05 | #89 |
| 2014 | 2.03 | −0.00 | #91 |
| 2013 | 2.03 | −0.01 | #92 |
| 2012 | 2.04 | −0.03 | #94 |
| 2011 | 2.07 | −0.07 | #95 |
| 2010 | 2.14 | −0.12 | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's fertility rate was 1.72 in 2025. Ranked 118th globally. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's fertility rate peaked at 6.53 in 1960.
The lowest fertility rate in Qatar was 1.61 in 2021.
Qatar ranks 118th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's fertility rate is projected to reach 1.72 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of Qatar in 2025 was 1.72. This ranks 118th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_fertility-rate,
title = {Qatar Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}