GDP per capita growth in Qatar
Qatar: GDP per capita growth was -4.87 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-4.87
Change on year
down 406.2%
World rank
72nd
of 74 countries
All-time high
24.94
in 1997
All-time low
-13.98
in 1977
Years of data
54
1971–2024
GDP per capita growth in Qatar, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Qatar recorded -4.87 for gdp per capita growth in 2024.
That represents a change of down 406.2% on the previous year and up 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita growth in Qatar peaked at 24.94 in 1997 and was at its lowest, -13.98, in 1977.
That places Qatar 72nd out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita growth in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -2.55 | — |
| 1972 | -0.4148 | -83.7% |
| 1973 | 0.2876 | -169.3% |
| 1974 | -3.33 | -1258.5% |
| 1975 | -2.74 | -17.7% |
| 1976 | 0.0745 | -102.7% |
| 1977 | -13.98 | -18880.9% |
| 1978 | 1.42 | -110.2% |
| 1979 | -1.63 | -214.5% |
| 1980 | -7.2 | +341.4% |
| 1981 | -5.16 | -28.3% |
| 1982 | -12.25 | +137.3% |
| 1983 | -7.24 | -40.9% |
| 1984 | -0.8083 | -88.8% |
| 1985 | -6.95 | +760.0% |
| 1986 | 0.7959 | -111.4% |
| 1987 | -3.63 | -556.1% |
| 1988 | 2.23 | -161.5% |
| 1989 | 2.63 | +17.9% |
| 1990 | 0.001 | -100.0% |
| 1991 | -4.84 | -470875.4% |
| 1992 | 7.82 | -261.7% |
| 1993 | -4.36 | -155.7% |
| 1994 | -1.61 | -63.1% |
| 1995 | -0.5605 | -65.2% |
| 1996 | 1.47 | -363.1% |
| 1997 | 24.94 | +1591.0% |
| 1998 | 5.46 | -78.1% |
| 1999 | -1.16 | -121.2% |
| 2000 | 2.59 | -323.5% |
| 2001 | -1.15 | -144.4% |
| 2002 | 2.17 | -288.5% |
| 2003 | -0.9427 | -143.5% |
| 2004 | 14.8 | -1670.1% |
| 2005 | 0.7109 | -95.2% |
| 2006 | 7.05 | +891.7% |
| 2007 | -5.03 | -171.3% |
| 2008 | -0.3407 | -93.2% |
| 2009 | -0.7056 | +107.1% |
| 2010 | 19.01 | -2793.6% |
| 2011 | 12.82 | -32.5% |
| 2012 | -1.21 | -109.4% |
| 2013 | -5.13 | +324.2% |
| 2014 | -6.19 | +20.6% |
| 2015 | -3.86 | -37.6% |
| 2016 | -2.45 | -36.5% |
| 2017 | -4.16 | +69.6% |
| 2018 | -0.1347 | -96.8% |
| 2019 | -1.52 | +1029.6% |
| 2020 | -8.92 | +486.4% |
| 2021 | 13.36 | -249.7% |
| 2022 | -1.79 | -113.4% |
| 2023 | 1.59 | -188.7% |
| 2024 | -4.87 | -406.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -2.54 | -13.98 | 1.42 | 9 |
| 1980s | -3.76 | -12.25 | 2.63 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.72 | -4.84 | 24.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.91 | -5.03 | 14.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.718 | -6.19 | 19.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1264 | -8.92 | 13.36 | 5 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth -0.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 262,501 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.8463 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 61,378 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 2.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 3.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita growth in Qatar?
- Gdp per capita growth in Qatar was -4.87 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp per capita growth recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 24.94 in 1997.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita growth recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.98 in 1977.
- How does Qatar rank for gdp per capita growth?
- Qatar ranks 72nd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita growth rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP per capita growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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