Another milestone: Qatar ranks 9th globally in Quality of Life Index 2025
Published: 08 January 2025
NT Bureau
Doha
Qatar has emerged as a global leader in quality of life, securing 9th place in Numbeo’s Quality of Life Index for 2025.
The annual report ranks 88 countries based on various indicators, including purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, property affordability, commute times, pollution, and climate.
Qatar is the second highest-ranked country in the Middle East and the Gulf region, solidifying its position as a desirable destination for expatriates and residents. The Gulf region performed exceptionally well, with Oman placing 4th globally and the UAE and Saudi Arabia securing 20th and 21st positions, respectively.
The index is designed to provide a comparative measure, where a higher index value indicates a better quality of life. The index is based on data and user surveys collected by Numbeo.
Climbing nine spots from its 18th position in 2024, Qatar now boasts a score of 193.3 on the index, marking a notable increase from its previous score of 165.9.
Qatar’s overall Quality of Life Index score of 193.3 reflects its strong performance across multiple categories:
- Purchasing Power: Ranked among the highest globally at 185.7.
- Safety Index: Qatar scored 84.2, ranking as one of the safest countries worldwide.
- Healthcare: With a score of 73.4, Qatar offers world-class medical facilities and a well-established healthcare system.
- Commute Times: The country maintains a manageable Traffic Commute Time Index of 29.0.
However, Qatar faces challenges in areas like pollution (scoring 60.0) and climate (scoring 36.0), reflective of its desert environment and industrial activity.
Oman, ranked 4th globally, leads the Gulf region with an impressive Quality of Life Index score of 208.9. The country excelled in safety (81.7), low property price-to-income ratio (3.1), and minimal commute times (22.1).
The UAE ranked 20th globally, boasting a high Safety Index (84.5) and Purchasing Power Index (133.9). Saudi Arabia followed closely in 21st place, excelling in affordability with a low property price-to-income ratio (3.1) and high purchasing power (149.2).
