The latest figure does not include Qataris and expatriates (with residency permits), who were outside the country on June 30, 2016, according to the information released yesterday on the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics website.
Out of a population of 2,477,113, a total of 1,899,563 were males, and 577,550 females. The total population at the end of May 2016 was 2,587,564, which marked an all-time high, with 1,956,424 males and 631,140.
A nominal dip in the population is usual during the peak summer months of June to August when many residents travel outside the country.