Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Qatar
Qatar: Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate was -8.65 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Qatar, 2012–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, exports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Qatar stood at -8.65 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 218.7% on the previous year and up 74.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Qatar peaked at 53.19 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -34.19 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Qatar ranks 186th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -93.4% |
| 2014 | -2.96 % change on previous year | -359.0% |
| 2015 | -34.19 % change on previous year | +1054.0% |
| 2016 | -21.46 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 2017 | 17.55 % change on previous year | -181.8% |
| 2018 | 20.37 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 2019 | -10.25 % change on previous year | -150.3% |
| 2020 | -22.94 % change on previous year | +123.7% |
| 2021 | 48.8 % change on previous year | -312.8% |
| 2022 | 53.19 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2023 | -20.4 % change on previous year | -138.3% |
| 2024 | -2.71 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 2025 | -8.65 % change on previous year | +218.7% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's -8.65 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.78 % change on previous year. (71 countries reporting)
- Qatar's -8.65 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.33 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -1.57 % change on previous year | -34.19 % change on previous year | 20.37 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 7.88 % change on previous year | -22.94 % change on previous year | 53.19 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 183 Brunei -6.33 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Kuwait -7.05 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Barbados -7.56 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Saint Lucia -9.09 % change on previous year compare
- 188 Comoros -10.59 % change on previous year compare
- 189 Djibouti -10.67 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Qatar
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9074 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.61 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 3.34 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0155 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,125 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 559.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0141 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,020 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 3.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Qatar?
- Exports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Qatar was -8.65 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 53.19 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.19 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Qatar rank for exports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate?
- Qatar ranks 186th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services (bop, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Exports of goods and services Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.