GNI per capita in Qatar
Qatar: GNI per capita was 49,068 US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
GNI per capita in Qatar, 1990–2020
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in US$.
Analysis
In 2020, gni per capita in Qatar stood at 49,068 US$.
That represents a change of down 18.9% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Qatar peaked at 80,615 US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 14,535 US$, in 1991.
Qatar ranks 19th of 207 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI per capita in Qatar, year by year
| Year | US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15,918 US$ | — |
| 1991 | 14,535 US$ | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 15,884 US$ | +9.3% |
| 1993 | 14,687 US$ | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 14,968 US$ | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 16,311 US$ | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 17,843 US$ | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 21,720 US$ | +21.7% |
| 1998 | 18,447 US$ | -15.1% |
| 1999 | 21,515 US$ | +16.6% |
| 2000 | 27,614 US$ | +28.3% |
| 2001 | 27,373 US$ | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 28,815 US$ | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 33,907 US$ | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 39,149 US$ | +15.5% |
| 2005 | 44,851 US$ | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 56,323 US$ | +25.6% |
| 2007 | 61,942 US$ | +10.0% |
| 2008 | 75,527 US$ | +21.9% |
| 2009 | 53,407 US$ | -29.3% |
| 2010 | 60,430 US$ | +13.2% |
| 2011 | 75,891 US$ | +25.6% |
| 2012 | 79,555 US$ | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 80,615 US$ | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 80,076 US$ | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 61,650 US$ | -23.0% |
| 2016 | 56,745 US$ | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 58,971 US$ | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 64,562 US$ | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 60,531 US$ | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 49,068 US$ | -18.9% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 49,068 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 26,430 US$, 1.9× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 49,068 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,753 US$, 13.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,183 US$ | 14,535 US$ | 21,720 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 44,891 US$ | 27,373 US$ | 75,527 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 67,903 US$ | 56,745 US$ | 80,615 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 49,068 US$ | 49,068 US$ | 49,068 US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
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$), annual growth rate 3.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni per capita in Qatar?
- Gni per capita in Qatar was 49,068 US$ in 2020, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 80,615 US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,535 US$ in 1991.
- How does Qatar rank for gni per capita?
- Qatar ranks 19th out of 207 countries with data for 2020.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of GNI per capita (US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.