Updated: June 19, 2024
Did you know expats account for around 85.7% of total Qatar population and more than 63% of expats are satisfied with their life. 63% Expats moved to Qatar for better job prospects and 44% moved to boost their earning potential. Check out our infographic "Expats Qatar" for latest expats statistics and trends including top industries for Expats, expats cost of living in Qatar and e-commerce in Qatar .
Infographic by GO Globe Qatar Website Design Company
Estimated population of Qatar – 2.716 Million
Nationality | %age |
Nationals | 11.6% |
Non-nationals | 88.4% |
By Gender
Gender | %age |
Male | 74.91% |
Female | 25.09% |
Expats by Nationality
Nationality | %age |
Indian | 24% |
Nepali | 16% |
Filipino | 11% |
Top Industries for Expats Qatar
Industry | %age |
Construction | 25% |
Education/Research/Translation | 13% |
Business services / professional consulting | 10% |
63% of Expats Qatar are satisfied with life :
%age | |
Very Satisfied | 12% |
Satisfied | 25% |
Mostly Satisfied | 26% |
Neutral | 21% |
Less than Satisfied | 9% |
Not Satisfied | 5% |
Not Satisfied at all | 2% |
Expats Qatar Cost of living :
Estimated Spending by Non-Qatari Households( %age of monthly spending) | |
Rent | 34.16% |
Food | 14.99% |
Transport | 12.93% |
Traveling abroad | 9.11% |
Education | 5.58% |
Communication | 4.55% |
Clothes and shoes | 3.44% |
Recreation and Entertainment | 2.46% |
Personal care | 2.23% |
Furniture and Appliances | 1.79% |
Household operations | 1.51% |
Medical care | 0.98% |
Tobacco, cigarettes and alcohol | 0.38% |
Others | 5.89% |
Initiatives to increase employment among Qatari nationals may impact job security for expatriates.
The cost of living, particularly housing, remains a concern for expatriates in major cities like Doha.
While Qatar is culturally inclusive, expatriates may still face challenges adjusting to local customs and regulations.