Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Qatar
Qatar: Exports of goods and services (current LCU) was 588.56 billion current LCU in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Qatar, 1980–2022
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Qatar is 588.56 billion current LCU, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
That represents a change of up 53.2% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Qatar peaked at 588.56 billion current LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 7.33 billion current LCU, in 1986.
That places Qatar 93rd out of 193 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 21.13 billion current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 21.47 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 16.75 billion current LCU | -22.0% |
| 1983 | 12.75 billion current LCU | -23.9% |
| 1984 | 13.45 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 11.50 billion current LCU | -14.5% |
| 1986 | 7.33 billion current LCU | -36.3% |
| 1987 | 8.19 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1988 | 8.24 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 9.99 billion current LCU | +21.2% |
| 1990 | 14.32 billion current LCU | +43.4% |
| 1991 | 11.89 billion current LCU | -17.0% |
| 1992 | 14.20 billion current LCU | +19.5% |
| 1993 | 12.01 billion current LCU | -15.4% |
| 1994 | 12.05 billion current LCU | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 13.13 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 14.42 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 19.86 billion current LCU | +37.7% |
| 1998 | 19.07 billion current LCU | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 27.09 billion current LCU | +42.0% |
| 2000 | 43.50 billion current LCU | +60.6% |
| 2001 | 42.07 billion current LCU | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 42.53 billion current LCU | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 52.85 billion current LCU | +24.3% |
| 2004 | 74.12 billion current LCU | +40.2% |
| 2005 | 105.50 billion current LCU | +42.3% |
| 2006 | 139.21 billion current LCU | +32.0% |
| 2007 | 174.90 billion current LCU | +25.6% |
| 2008 | 257.47 billion current LCU | +47.2% |
| 2009 | 182.03 billion current LCU | -29.3% |
| 2010 | 283.83 billion current LCU | +55.9% |
| 2011 | 443.49 billion current LCU | +56.3% |
| 2012 | 520.07 billion current LCU | +17.3% |
| 2013 | 526.02 billion current LCU | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 510.43 billion current LCU | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 335.94 billion current LCU | -34.2% |
| 2016 | 263.53 billion current LCU | -21.6% |
| 2017 | 310.14 billion current LCU | +17.7% |
| 2018 | 373.32 billion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 2019 | 335.05 billion current LCU | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 258.20 billion current LCU | -22.9% |
| 2021 | 384.20 billion current LCU | +48.8% |
| 2022 | 588.56 billion current LCU | +53.2% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 588.56 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 136.72 billion current LCU, 4.3× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 588.56 billion current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 715.68 billion current LCU, 82% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13.08 billion current LCU | 7.33 billion current LCU | 21.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.80 billion current LCU | 11.89 billion current LCU | 27.09 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 111.42 billion current LCU | 42.07 billion current LCU | 257.47 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 390.18 billion current LCU | 263.53 billion current LCU | 526.02 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 410.32 billion current LCU | 258.20 billion current LCU | 588.56 billion current LCU | 3 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 90 North Macedonia 622.67 billion current LCU compare
- 91 Spain 618.13 billion current LCU compare
- 92 Mozambique 592.40 billion current LCU compare
- 94 Israel 581.02 billion current LCU compare
- 95 Nepal 547.30 billion current LCU compare
- 96 Kyrgyzstan 529.90 billion current LCU 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0063 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 456.7 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.6747 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0046 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 333.48 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Qatar?
- Exports of goods and services in Qatar was 588.56 billion current LCU in 2022, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 588.56 billion current LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.33 billion current LCU in 1986.
- How does Qatar rank for exports of goods and services?
- Qatar ranks 93rd out of 193 countries with data for 2022.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.