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Qatari Scorecard

Country profile

Qatar is a small, oil-rich country in the Persian Gulf with a rapidly modernizing infrastructure and a deep-rooted Bedouin heritage. It has a population of 2.7 million, a population growth rate of -0.05%, and a median age of 33.19 years.

Its history includes centuries as a trading post and pearl diving center, evolving through traditional governance and modern statehood under a ruling monarchy.

Today, Qatar is known for its impressive skyscrapers, cultural festivals, and initiatives to diversify its economy while maintaining a strong sense of national identity.

Its capital city is Doha.

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Economic Development

GDP per Capita (PPP) in Qatar improved by 4.9% from 2022 to 2023

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GDP Growth in Qatar worsened by 71.6% from 2022 to 2023

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Unemployment Rate in Qatar improved by 3.1% from 2023 to 2024

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Inflation Rate in Qatar improved by 58.1% from 2023 to 2024

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Insufficient data to determine improvement.

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Health and Social Development

Life Expectancy in Qatar improved by 0.6% from 2022 to 2023

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Infant Mortality Rate in Qatar improved by 2.0% from 2022 to 2023

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Human Development Index in Qatar improved by 2.3% from 2021 to 2022

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Suicide Mortality Rate in Qatar improved by 11.0% from 2020 to 2021

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Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024

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Education

Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Qatar improved by 4.7% from 2021 to 2022

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PISA Scores (Reading) in Qatar improved by 2.9% from 2018 to 2022

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PISA Scores (Math) showed no change from 2018 to 2022

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PISA Scores (Science) in Qatar improved by 3.1% from 2018 to 2022

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Governance and Security

Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023

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Control of Corruption in Qatar worsened by 12.5% from 2022 to 2023

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Homicide Rate in Qatar improved by 23.3% from 2020 to 2021

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Government Effectiveness in Qatar improved by 5.3% from 2022 to 2023

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Political Stability in Qatar improved by 3.1% from 2022 to 2023

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Rule of Law in Qatar improved by 1.7% from 2022 to 2023

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Voice and Accountability in Qatar improved by 7.3% from 2022 to 2023

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Environmental Sustainability and Energy

CO2 Emissions per Capita in Qatar worsened by 5.8% from 2022 to 2023

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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Qatar improved by 6.6% from 2019 to 2020

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Renewable Energy Consumption showed no change from 2020 to 2021

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