Qatar GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Qatar is $217.42 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is -8.6%. GDP per capita is $68,138.

Qatar GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Qatar has grown from $6.67 billion in 1980 to $217.42 billion in 2026.

Qatar GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Qatar. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

4.69%

Best Year

2006 (+28.1%)

Worst Year

1990 (-14.6%)

Years of Contraction

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GDP per capita in Qatar rose from $69,680 in 2025 to $68,138 in 2026, a decrease of 2.2%.

"Qatar GDP", "Qatar gross domestic product", and "Qatar economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Qatar

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Qatar for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Qatar nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$217,416,000,000	-8.6%	$68,138	0.5%
2025	$221,229,000,000	2.8%	$69,680	1.02%
2024	$219,163,000,000	2.4%	$69,720	2.61%
2023	$217,309,000,000	1.5%	$70,946	4.47%
2022	$235,709,000,000	4.2%	$80,385	6.7%
2021	$179,732,000,000	1.6%	$65,401	-3.03%
2020	$144,411,000,000	-3.6%	$50,963	1.25%
2019	$176,371,000,000	0.7%	$63,008	1.41%
2018	$183,335,000,000	1.2%	$66,422	1.28%
2017	$161,099,000,000	-1.5%	$59,128	4.09%
2016	$151,732,000,000	3.1%	$57,965	7.38%
2015	$161,740,000,000	4.8%	$66,347	10.02%
2014	$206,225,000,000	5.3%	$93,054	10.58%
2013	$198,728,000,000	5.6%	$99,180	9.33%
2012	$186,834,000,000	4.7%	$101,933	5.77%
2011	$167,775,000,000	11.3%	$96,828	1.05%
2010	$119,707,000,000	17.7%	$69,796	4.64%
2009	$88,196,000,000	13.1%	$53,823	5.47%
2008	$112,621,000,000	17.5%	$72,485	34.9%
2007	$75,987,000,000	18.2%	$65,934	19.01%
2006	$58,629,000,000	28.1%	$60,592	17.9%
2005	$44,636,000,000	7.8%	$54,358	14.03%
2004	$30,651,000,000	19.2%	$42,548	9.09%
2003	$23,716,000,000	4%	$35,920	4.76%
2002	$19,334,000,000	6.9%	$30,701	2.94%
2001	$17,498,000,000	4.5%	$28,600	3.03%
2000	$18,085,000,000	6.9%	$30,461	3.85%
1999	$11,266,000,000	3.8%	$19,690	4%
1998	$8,488,000,000	10.3%	$15,422	3.97%
1997	$9,976,000,000	27.7%	$18,842	3.32%
1996	$7,761,000,000	4.2%	$15,144	2.2%
1995	$6,861,000,000	0.4%	$13,690	1.21%
1994	$5,946,000,000	1.9%	$12,009	0.61%
1993	$5,804,000,000	-0.9%	$11,797	0.41%
1992	$6,384,000,000	10.4%	$13,039	1.03%
1991	$5,579,000,000	-1.5%	$11,501	1.68%
1990	$6,266,000,000	-14.6%	$13,150	16.91%
1989	$4,502,000,000	5.3%	$11,040	4.08%
1988	$4,260,000,000	4.7%	$10,854	3.98%
1987	$4,441,000,000	0.9%	$11,773	4.14%
1986	$4,214,000,000	3.7%	$11,645	4.93%
1985	$5,339,000,000	-13%	$15,496	5.83%
1984	$5,708,000,000	16%	$17,497	6.54%
1983	$5,506,000,000	-5.3%	$18,004	7.37%
1982	$6,467,000,000	-8.2%	$22,657	7.55%
1981	$7,374,000,000	-3.9%	$27,820	8.16%
1980	$6,665,000,000	-1%	$27,243	—

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Qatar GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Qatar through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Qatar nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$304,998,000,000	5%	$93,232	0.49%
2030	$288,882,000,000	5.9%	$88,747	0.49%
2029	$271,458,000,000	7.8%	$83,812	0.5%
2028	$250,997,000,000	5.8%	$77,882	0.5%
2027	$237,026,000,000	8.6%	$73,915	0.5%

Compare Qatar to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Qatar ranks #58 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Qatar?

The nominal GDP of Qatar in 2026 is $217.42 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Qatar 58th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Qatar?

The GDP growth rate of Qatar in 2026 is -8.6%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Qatar?

GDP per capita in Qatar in 2026 is $68,138, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Qatar expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Qatar to reach $305.00 billion by 2031, up from $217.42 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.