Gross capital formation in Qatar
Qatar: Gross capital formation was 252.50 billion constant LCU in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
252.50 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 10.4%
World rank
77th
of 170 countries
All-time high
281.78 billion constant LCU
in 2019
All-time low
4.70 billion constant LCU
in 1986
Years of data
40
1980–2020
Gross capital formation in Qatar, 1980–2020
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Qatar is 252.50 billion constant LCU, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 10.4% on the previous year and up 66.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Qatar peaked at 281.78 billion constant LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.70 billion constant LCU, in 1986.
That places Qatar 77th out of 170 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Qatar, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 7.08 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 7.96 billion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 1982 | 9.88 billion constant LCU | +24.2% |
| 1983 | 5.82 billion constant LCU | -41.1% |
| 1984 | 5.71 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 6.08 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1986 | 4.70 billion constant LCU | -22.7% |
| 1987 | 7.06 billion constant LCU | +50.3% |
| 1988 | 5.49 billion constant LCU | -22.3% |
| 1989 | 6.10 billion constant LCU | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 7.18 billion constant LCU | +17.7% |
| 1991 | 7.17 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 8.73 billion constant LCU | +21.6% |
| 1993 | 7.17 billion constant LCU | -17.8% |
| 1994 | 8.66 billion constant LCU | +20.7% |
| 1996 | 16.28 billion constant LCU | +88.0% |
| 1997 | 21.08 billion constant LCU | +29.5% |
| 1998 | 17.46 billion constant LCU | -17.2% |
| 1999 | 12.26 billion constant LCU | -29.8% |
| 2000 | 19.03 billion constant LCU | +55.2% |
| 2001 | 28.08 billion constant LCU | +47.6% |
| 2002 | 27.89 billion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 49.23 billion constant LCU | +76.6% |
| 2004 | 49.85 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 58.42 billion constant LCU | +17.2% |
| 2006 | 103.39 billion constant LCU | +77.0% |
| 2007 | 139.82 billion constant LCU | +35.2% |
| 2008 | 160.17 billion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 2009 | 156.35 billion constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 151.89 billion constant LCU | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 193.81 billion constant LCU | +27.6% |
| 2012 | 190.12 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 202.21 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 225.01 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 2015 | 228.57 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 279.90 billion constant LCU | +22.5% |
| 2017 | 259.33 billion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 277.74 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 281.78 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 252.50 billion constant LCU | -10.4% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 252.50 billion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 120.45 billion constant LCU, 2.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 252.50 billion constant LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 190.94 billion constant LCU, 1.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.59 billion constant LCU | 4.70 billion constant LCU | 9.88 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.78 billion constant LCU | 7.17 billion constant LCU | 21.08 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 79.22 billion constant LCU | 19.03 billion constant LCU | 160.17 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 229.04 billion constant LCU | 151.89 billion constant LCU | 281.78 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 252.50 billion constant LCU | 252.50 billion constant LCU | 252.50 billion constant LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 74 Uruguay 311.11 billion constant LCU compare
- 75 Mozambique 301.52 billion constant LCU compare
- 76 Spain 296.16 billion constant LCU compare
- 78 Switzerland 247.57 billion constant LCU compare
- 79 Guinea-Bissau 198.32 billion constant LCU compare
- 80 Afghanistan 190.94 billion constant LCU
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 gross capital formation in Qatar?
- Gross capital formation in Qatar was 252.50 billion constant LCU in 2020, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 281.78 billion constant LCU in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.70 billion constant LCU in 1986.
- How does Qatar rank for gross capital formation?
- Qatar ranks 77th out of 170 countries with data for 2020.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.2%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.