Gross capital formation in Qatar
Qatar: Gross capital formation was 262.91 billion current LCU in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
262.91 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
91st
of 187 countries
All-time high
280.78 billion current LCU
in 2019
All-time low
2.86 billion current LCU
in 1987
Years of data
43
1980–2022
Gross capital formation in Qatar, 1980–2022
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Qatar is 262.91 billion current LCU, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 42.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Qatar peaked at 280.78 billion current LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.86 billion current LCU, in 1987.
That places Qatar 91st out of 187 countries with data for 2022, 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 | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.88 billion current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 5.60 billion current LCU | +14.6% |
| 1982 | 7.61 billion current LCU | +35.9% |
| 1983 | 5.18 billion current LCU | -31.9% |
| 1984 | 4.15 billion current LCU | -19.9% |
| 1985 | 4.00 billion current LCU | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 3.41 billion current LCU | -14.7% |
| 1987 | 2.86 billion current LCU | -16.2% |
| 1988 | 3.51 billion current LCU | +23.0% |
| 1989 | 3.61 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 4.81 billion current LCU | +33.3% |
| 1991 | 4.78 billion current LCU | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 5.74 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1993 | 5.15 billion current LCU | -10.3% |
| 1994 | 6.58 billion current LCU | +27.9% |
| 1995 | 10.39 billion current LCU | +57.9% |
| 1996 | 11.79 billion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 1997 | 14.57 billion current LCU | +23.5% |
| 1998 | 11.94 billion current LCU | -18.1% |
| 1999 | 8.52 billion current LCU | -28.6% |
| 2000 | 13.03 billion current LCU | +52.9% |
| 2001 | 18.59 billion current LCU | +42.7% |
| 2002 | 23.01 billion current LCU | +23.8% |
| 2003 | 29.87 billion current LCU | +29.8% |
| 2004 | 36.40 billion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 2005 | 55.61 billion current LCU | +52.8% |
| 2006 | 92.83 billion current LCU | +66.9% |
| 2007 | 133.52 billion current LCU | +43.8% |
| 2008 | 172.52 billion current LCU | +29.2% |
| 2009 | 152.95 billion current LCU | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 142.45 billion current LCU | -6.9% |
| 2011 | 177.30 billion current LCU | +24.5% |
| 2012 | 184.60 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 201.30 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 238.63 billion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 2015 | 218.23 billion current LCU | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 273.32 billion current LCU | +25.2% |
| 2017 | 254.54 billion current LCU | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 277.74 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 280.78 billion current LCU | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 230.50 billion current LCU | -17.9% |
| 2021 | 240.76 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 262.91 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 262.91 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 146.46 billion current LCU, 1.8× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 262.91 billion current LCU is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 262.91 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.48 billion current LCU | 2.86 billion current LCU | 7.61 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.43 billion current LCU | 4.78 billion current LCU | 14.57 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 72.83 billion current LCU | 13.03 billion current LCU | 172.52 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 224.89 billion current LCU | 142.45 billion current LCU | 280.78 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 244.72 billion current LCU | 230.50 billion current LCU | 262.91 billion current LCU | 3 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 88 Spain 361.22 billion current LCU compare
- 89 Mozambique 346.38 billion current LCU compare
- 90 North Macedonia 331.15 billion current LCU compare
- 92 Cuba 262.66 billion current LCU compare
- 93 Switzerland 255.82 billion current LCU compare
- 94 Honduras 248.36 billion current LCU 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)
- 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 262.91 billion current LCU in 2022, 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 280.78 billion current LCU in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.86 billion current LCU in 1987.
- How does Qatar rank for gross capital formation?
- Qatar ranks 91st out of 187 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.4%. 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.