Qatar

IXP Tracker

There are 2 active Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in Qatar, with a combined total of 28 members as of December 2025.

IXPs are present in 1 of the 1 population centers over 300,000. In general, when networks use an IXP rather than direct transit, it reduces the reliance on international traffic. This can help keep parts of the Internet available, even during disruptions or outages.

Flag of Qatar
Region
Asia
Sub-region
Western Asia
Population
2,857,822
2

Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated December 2025.

IXP membership and capacity

One way to measure the strength of IXPs in the Internet landscape is to look at membership and capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.

Measures changes in membership and capacity across all IXPs in Qatar, as shown in PeeringDB as of December 2025.

Domestic network coverage at IXPs in Qatar

The proportion of 17 active networks in Qatar that can exchange traffic through IXPs.

88%

of networks are either members of IXPs themselves, or they are customers of IXP members. A higher percentage can indicate that IXPs play an especially significant role in a country’s Internet landscape.

Region

  • Asia average50%
  • Western Asia average48%

Locally cached content

65%

of the 1000 most-visited websites in Qatar can be accessed through an in-country server or cache. A higher percentage suggests more efficient traffic and faster speeds for Internet users.

Country profile

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Internet Resilience Score
64 / 100
International connections
Fair

Internet Exchange Points in Qatar

This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data from IXPs and their members. We include all active IXPs that list 3 or more members. Last updated in Pulse December 2025.

IXP Name Location Physical locations Number of members
Qatar Internet Exchange (QIX) - QIX Qatar Doha 3 23