Doha vs Lisbon - City Size Comparison

Is Doha Bigger Than Lisbon?

In terms of area, Doha is 1.3x the size of Lisbon. Doha spans 132 km² (51 mi²) while Lisbon covers 100 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 32 km².

About Doha

Doha is the capital city and main financial hub of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf coast in the east of the country, north of Al Wakrah and south of Al Khor and Lusail, it is home to most of the country's population. It is also Qatar's fastest growing city and over 80% of the nation's population live in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, which is known collectively as the Doha Metropolitan Area.

Doha covers 132 km² with a population of 1.2 million. The city was established in 1850. Doha is known for Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, The Pearl-Qatar, among other attractions.

Doha is Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 80% of the country's population living in the Doha Metropolitan Area.

About Lisbon

Lisbon is the capital and most populous city of Portugal, with an estimated population of 575,739 as of 2024, within its administrative limits and 3,028,000 within the metropolis, as of 2025. Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city, and the only one along the Atlantic coast, the others being on islands. The city lies in the western portion of the Iberian Peninsula, on the northern shore of the River Tagus.

Also known as "City of Seven Hills", Lisbon has an area of 100 km² and is home to 0.6 million people. Its history stretches back to 1200 BC. Visitors come for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Tram 28, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Lisbon Metro.

Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city and the only European capital along the Atlantic coast.

Population Density

Doha has a population density of 9,015 people per km² — a densely populated city. Lisbon, with 5,500 people per km², is a densely populated city. Doha is noticeably denser, packing 1.6 times more people per square kilometer.