GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Qatar
Qatar: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 2.9 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Qatar, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Qatar is 2.9 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and down 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Qatar peaked at 30.01 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -7.31 % change on previous year, in 1977.
That places Qatar 120th out of 213 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 11.08 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 1973 | 10.79 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1974 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 1975 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 8.35 % change on previous year | +42.0% |
| 1977 | -7.31 % change on previous year | -187.5% |
| 1978 | 8.86 % change on previous year | -221.3% |
| 1979 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1980 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -119.4% |
| 1981 | 0.901 % change on previous year | -188.6% |
| 1982 | -6.87 % change on previous year | -863.0% |
| 1983 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 1984 | 4.66 % change on previous year | -355.2% |
| 1985 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -145.5% |
| 1986 | 5.34 % change on previous year | -351.7% |
| 1987 | 0.0449 % change on previous year | -99.2% |
| 1988 | 5.9 % change on previous year | +13039.2% |
| 1989 | 6.22 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 1991 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -148.7% |
| 1992 | 11.33 % change on previous year | -781.7% |
| 1993 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -111.7% |
| 1994 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -207.1% |
| 1995 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +69.1% |
| 1996 | 4.37 % change on previous year | +82.3% |
| 1997 | 30.01 % change on previous year | +586.2% |
| 1998 | 11.22 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1999 | 4.28 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 2000 | 8.03 % change on previous year | +87.4% |
| 2001 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 2002 | 7.18 % change on previous year | +84.2% |
| 2003 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 2004 | 19.22 % change on previous year | +416.6% |
| 2005 | 7.49 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 2006 | 26.17 % change on previous year | +249.3% |
| 2007 | 17.99 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 2008 | 17.66 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 11.96 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 2010 | 16.73 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 2011 | 13.02 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 2012 | 4.63 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 2013 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 2016 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 2017 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -148.9% |
| 2018 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -182.5% |
| 2019 | 0.6883 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 2020 | -3.56 % change on previous year | -616.9% |
| 2021 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -145.7% |
| 2022 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +157.2% |
| 2023 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 2024 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +161.9% |
| 2025 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.54 % change on previous year | -7.31 % change on previous year | 11.08 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.12 % change on previous year | -6.87 % change on previous year | 6.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.55 % change on previous year | -1.66 % change on previous year | 30.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.33 % change on previous year | 3.72 % change on previous year | 26.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.12 % change on previous year | -1.5 % change on previous year | 16.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.58 % change on previous year | -3.56 % change on previous year | 4.18 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 117 Israel 2.93 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Denmark 2.93 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Lithuania 2.92 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Jordan 2.83 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Spain 2.82 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Tonga 2.8 % 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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8512 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 61,735 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 3.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 247,841 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 44.27 % change on previous year (2022)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6763 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 59,986 current US$ per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Qatar?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Qatar was 2.9 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 30.01 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.31 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does Qatar rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Qatar ranks 120th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.0%. 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 GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.