Ar Rayyān Population 2026
Ar Rayyān has a population of 272,465, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇶🇦 Qatar, located in Baladiyat ar Rayyan. Roughly 8.6% of Qatar's population lives here. It is about 1.3× smaller than Doha, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
272,465
Rank in Qatar
#2
Coordinates
25.29°N, 51.42°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Qatar
Distance to capital (Doha)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Baladiyat ar Rayyan
| City | Population | Rank in Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Mu‘aydhir Rawḑat Rāshid | 27,569 | #7 |
Cities near Ar Rayyān
- Mu‘aydhir Rawḑat Rāshid27,569 people · ~4 km away
- Doha344,939 people · ~11 km away
- Nu‘ayjah19,975 people · ~12 km away
- Umm Şalāl Muḩammad29,391 people · ~14 km away
- Lusail198,600 people · ~16 km away
- Al Wakrah26,436 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ar Rayyān?
Ar Rayyān has a population of 272,465 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Qatar.
What region is Ar Rayyān in?
Ar Rayyān is located in Baladiyat ar Rayyan, Qatar.
Is Ar Rayyān the capital of Qatar?
No, the capital of Qatar is Doha, about 11 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.