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Room of Countries and Flags · UN member 139
What is Qatar like?
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In short
Qatar is a country in Western Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 3.1 million people (UN estimate), the 133rd most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1971Population: 133rd
Qatarカタール- Region
- Western Asia, Asia
- Population
- about 3.1 million (133rd)
- Area
- 11,637 km² (156th)
- UN member since
- September 21, 1971
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Qatar in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 3.1 million, the 133rd most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/40 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 11,637 km², the 156th largest of the 193. That is about 1/32 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 268.
Joining the United Nations
Qatar joined the United Nations on September 21, 1971.
That was 15 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Bahrain, Bhutan.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Qatar’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Qatar on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Qatar, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 17 UN member states in Western Asia. The one with the most people is Türkiye.