Ar-Rayyan's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,079,797. In 1986, the population of Ar-Rayyan was 86,915. Ar-Rayyan has grown by 52,663 in the last year, which represents a 5.13% annual change. These population values and projections come from Qatar city/locality census series 1986-2020 via CityPopulation official attribution and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Doha | 1,177,142 | 5.13% |
| Ar-Rayyan | 1,079,797 | 5.13% |
| Doha Industrial Area | 261,914 | -2.97% |
| Umm Salal Mohammed | 202,075 | 5.13% |
| Al Daayen / Al Kheesa | 123,171 | 5.13% |
| Al-Wukair | 105,051 | -4.03% |
| Al-Wakrah | 102,433 | 1.39% |
| Rawdat Rashed | 100,667 | 5.13% |
| Al Khor | 86,372 | -0.97% |
| Al Shahaniya | 49,769 | -4.88% |
| Al Thakhira | 31,605 | -4.88% |
| Abu Nakhlah | 26,973 | 5.13% |
| Mesaieed | 21,807 | -4.82% |
| Madinat ash Shamal | 16,988 | 5.13% |
| Lusail | 11,927 | 5.12% |
| Al-Khararah | 8,717 | 5.13% |
| Dukhan | 7,558 | -4.87% |
| Al Ghuwariyah | 6,810 | 1.57% |
| Al Karaana | 4,556 | 5.12% |
| Al Nasraniya | 4,496 | 5.12% |
