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In 2026, Qatar sees net immigration of 24,791 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 2.3 million, about 77% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 2.4 million people arrived. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+24,791
Net migration rate
+7.8 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
2,337,000
As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 77% of the population. The high immigration rate may reflect economic opportunities or policy openness.