Imports of goods and services in Qatar
Qatar: Imports of goods and services was 222.38 billion constant LCU in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Qatar, 1980–2020
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 222.38 billion constant LCU for imports of goods and services in 2020.
The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and up 79.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Qatar peaked at 249.06 billion constant LCU in 2014 and was at its lowest, 12.58 billion constant LCU, in 1987.
That places Qatar 98th out of 179 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.
Imports of goods and services in Qatar, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 21.02 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 23.78 billion constant LCU | +13.1% |
| 1982 | 21.02 billion constant LCU | -11.6% |
| 1983 | 16.44 billion constant LCU | -21.8% |
| 1984 | 16.84 billion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 15.74 billion constant LCU | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 14.19 billion constant LCU | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 12.58 billion constant LCU | -11.3% |
| 1988 | 15.06 billion constant LCU | +19.7% |
| 1989 | 17.11 billion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 1990 | 18.80 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 1991 | 18.29 billion constant LCU | -2.7% |
| 1992 | 20.79 billion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 17.89 billion constant LCU | -13.9% |
| 1994 | 18.54 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 21.02 billion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1997 | 19.14 billion constant LCU | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 22.09 billion constant LCU | +15.4% |
| 1999 | 19.79 billion constant LCU | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 24.24 billion constant LCU | +22.5% |
| 2001 | 25.60 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 24.59 billion constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 36.73 billion constant LCU | +49.4% |
| 2004 | 42.98 billion constant LCU | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 65.29 billion constant LCU | +51.9% |
| 2006 | 103.15 billion constant LCU | +58.0% |
| 2007 | 129.26 billion constant LCU | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 136.91 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 122.03 billion constant LCU | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 124.11 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 177.13 billion constant LCU | +42.7% |
| 2012 | 215.28 billion constant LCU | +21.5% |
| 2013 | 234.00 billion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 249.06 billion constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 226.21 billion constant LCU | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 237.25 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 229.02 billion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 239.55 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 244.03 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 222.38 billion constant LCU | -8.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.38 billion constant LCU | 12.58 billion constant LCU | 23.78 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 19.59 billion constant LCU | 17.89 billion constant LCU | 22.09 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 71.08 billion constant LCU | 24.24 billion constant LCU | 136.91 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 217.56 billion constant LCU | 124.11 billion constant LCU | 249.06 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 222.38 billion constant LCU | 222.38 billion constant LCU | 222.38 billion constant LCU | 1 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 95 Central African Republic 287.93 billion constant LCU compare
- 96 Guatemala 254.99 billion constant LCU compare
- 97 Argentina 224.51 billion constant LCU compare
- 99 Austria 212.44 billion constant LCU compare
- 100 Haiti 211.05 billion constant LCU compare
- 101 Mauritania 205.90 billion constant 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0788 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 5,714 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.2868 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 20,800 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0713 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 5,168 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 18,430 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual -3.26 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Qatar?
- Imports of goods and services in Qatar was 222.38 billion constant LCU in 2020, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 249.06 billion constant LCU in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.58 billion constant LCU in 1987.
- How does Qatar rank for imports of goods and services?
- Qatar ranks 98th out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.2%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.