Lusail Population 2026
Lusail has a population of 198,600, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇶🇦 Qatar, located in Al Daayen. Roughly 6.3% of Qatar's population lives here. It is about 1.7× smaller than Doha, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
198,600
Rank in Qatar
#3
Coordinates
25.42°N, 51.51°E
~4 m elevation · Asia/Qatar
Distance to capital (Doha)
15 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Daayen
| City | Population | Rank in Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin | 54,339 | #4 |
Cities near Lusail
- Umm Şalāl Muḩammad29,391 people · ~10 km away
- Doha344,939 people · ~15 km away
- Ar Rayyān272,465 people · ~16 km away
- Az̧ Z̧a‘āyin54,339 people · ~18 km away
- Nu‘ayjah19,975 people · ~19 km away
- Mu‘aydhir Rawḑat Rāshid27,569 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lusail?
Lusail has a population of 198,600 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Qatar.
What region is Lusail in?
Lusail is located in Al Daayen, Qatar.
Is Lusail the capital of Qatar?
No, the capital of Qatar is Doha, about 15 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.