General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Qatar
Qatar: General government final consumption … current rate annual growth was 1.43 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Qatar, 1981–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Qatar is 1.43 % change on previous year, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 125.5% on the previous year and down 93.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Qatar peaked at 53.52 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -12.63 % change on previous year, in 1985.
That places Qatar 166th out of 185 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 44.84 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -11.14 % change on previous year | -124.8% |
| 1983 | 13.36 % change on previous year | -220.0% |
| 1984 | 9.97 % change on previous year | -25.4% |
| 1985 | -12.63 % change on previous year | -226.6% |
| 1986 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -150.4% |
| 1987 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 1988 | 13.75 % change on previous year | +194.2% |
| 1989 | -8.19 % change on previous year | -159.6% |
| 1990 | -3.96 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 1991 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 1992 | 3.63 % change on previous year | +141.8% |
| 1993 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 1994 | -1.28 % change on previous year | -205.9% |
| 1995 | 2.01 % change on previous year | -257.0% |
| 1996 | 15.37 % change on previous year | +664.2% |
| 1997 | 12.4 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 1998 | -3.65 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 1999 | -1.83 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 2000 | 9.87 % change on previous year | -638.6% |
| 2001 | -6.48 % change on previous year | -165.7% |
| 2002 | -0.9083 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 2003 | 12 % change on previous year | -1421.3% |
| 2004 | 14.37 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 53.52 % change on previous year | +272.3% |
| 2006 | 40.76 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 2007 | 10.34 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 2008 | 18.63 % change on previous year | +80.1% |
| 2009 | 30.34 % change on previous year | +62.9% |
| 2010 | 14.44 % change on previous year | -52.4% |
| 2011 | 5.85 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2012 | 23.56 % change on previous year | +302.6% |
| 2013 | 26.4 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2014 | 10.27 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 2015 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2016 | -9.36 % change on previous year | -464.6% |
| 2017 | -4.32 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 2018 | 5.2 % change on previous year | -220.4% |
| 2019 | 9.1 % change on previous year | +74.8% |
| 2020 | -2.64 % change on previous year | -129.0% |
| 2021 | -5.62 % change on previous year | +113.3% |
| 2022 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 1.43 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.1 % change on previous year, 28% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 1.43 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.08 % change on previous year, 28% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Qatar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +1421.3% | -0.9083 % change on previous year | 12 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.78 % change on previous year | -12.63 % change on previous year | 44.84 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.54 % change on previous year | -3.96 % change on previous year | 15.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.25 % change on previous year | -6.48 % change on previous year | 53.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.37 % change on previous year | -9.36 % change on previous year | 26.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.28 % change on previous year | -5.62 % change on previous year | 1.43 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 163 Paraguay 1.71 % change on previous year compare
- 164 Mauritius 1.6 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Finland 1.54 % change on previous year compare
- 167 China 1.24 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Papua New Guinea 1.06 % change on previous year compare
- 169 Brunei 0.7951 % 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)
- 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 general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Qatar?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Qatar was 1.43 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 53.52 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.63 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Qatar rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu)?
- Qatar ranks 166th out of 185 countries with data for 2022.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.9%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.