the population is currently around 860,000

 

It is estimated to hit 1.5 million in the next 2-4 years.

 

We are not 1.5 million now, I know this because I've done a recent project at work which involved the local population.

 

You can view 2008 stats from the Qatar Financial Center here

http://www.qfc.com.qa/files/COUNTRY%20REPORT.pdf

 

Such economic reports can be found on a variety of banks, instutitions, and on authorities' websites. 

 

 

@qatarisun, those are old stats. the ratio is now 1.8/1 and falling.

 

 

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