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Statistical information
Skills around the World: Qatar
Population:
More that 1.5 million, out of this figure approximately 29% are female.

Students:
154,092 - m: 78,492, f: 75,600

Native/Ex-pat population:
22.5% (2004)

Age Distribution:
0-14: 23.7% (2004)
15-64: 76.2% (2004)
65+: 1.2% (2004)

Population Growth:
2.61% (2005 est.)

Labour Force:
140,000 (2004 est.)

FiguresUnemployment:
Definition: age 15 and over, unemployed and not seeking work: 2.1% (2004)

Literacy:
Definition: age 10 and over, can read and write total population: 89.8% (2004)

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