Gross capital formation in Qatar
Qatar: Gross capital formation was 72.23 billion current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
72.23 billion current US$
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
46th
of 187 countries
All-time high
77.14 billion current US$
in 2019
All-time low
785.16 million current US$
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 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Qatar is 72.23 billion current US$, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of 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 77.14 billion current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 785.16 million current US$, in 1987.
Qatar ranks 46th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Qatar, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.34 billion current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 1982 | 2.09 billion current US$ | +35.9% |
| 1983 | 1.42 billion current US$ | -31.9% |
| 1984 | 1.14 billion current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1985 | 1.10 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 936.54 million current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1987 | 785.16 million current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1988 | 965.38 million current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1989 | 992.31 million current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1991 | 1.31 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1992 | 1.58 billion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1993 | 1.41 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 1994 | 1.81 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 1995 | 2.86 billion current US$ | +57.9% |
| 1996 | 3.24 billion current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1997 | 4.00 billion current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1998 | 3.28 billion current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1999 | 2.34 billion current US$ | -28.6% |
| 2000 | 3.58 billion current US$ | +52.9% |
| 2001 | 5.11 billion current US$ | +42.7% |
| 2002 | 6.32 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2003 | 8.21 billion current US$ | +29.8% |
| 2004 | 10.00 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2005 | 15.28 billion current US$ | +52.8% |
| 2006 | 25.50 billion current US$ | +66.9% |
| 2007 | 36.68 billion current US$ | +43.8% |
| 2008 | 47.40 billion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2009 | 42.02 billion current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2010 | 39.13 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2011 | 48.71 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 2012 | 50.71 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 55.30 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 65.56 billion current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2015 | 59.95 billion current US$ | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 75.09 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2017 | 69.93 billion current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 76.30 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 77.14 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 63.32 billion current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2021 | 66.14 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 72.23 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 72.23 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 48.39 billion current US$, 1.5× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 72.23 billion current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 24.30 billion current US$, 3.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.23 billion current US$ | 785.16 million current US$ | 2.09 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.32 billion current US$ | 1.31 billion current US$ | 4.00 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.01 billion current US$ | 3.58 billion current US$ | 47.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 61.78 billion current US$ | 39.13 billion current US$ | 77.14 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.23 billion current US$ | 63.32 billion current US$ | 72.23 billion current US$ | 3 |
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$), annual growth rate 3.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Qatar?
- Gross capital formation in Qatar was 72.23 billion current US$ 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 77.14 billion current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 785.16 million current US$ in 1987.
- How does Qatar rank for gross capital formation?
- Qatar ranks 46th 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.