Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Qatar
Qatar: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 7.9% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
7.9%
Change on year
down 3.7%
World rank
126th
of 202 countries
All-time high
14.3%
in 1988
All-time low
3.3%
in 1980
Years of data
46
1980–2025
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Qatar, 1980–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Qatar is 7.9%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Qatar peaked at 14.3% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 3.3%, in 1980.
Qatar ranks 126th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.3% | — |
| 1981 | 4.7% | +43.6% |
| 1982 | 5.0% | +6.3% |
| 1983 | 6.2% | +23.5% |
| 1984 | 7.3% | +17.9% |
| 1985 | 7.9% | +8.1% |
| 1986 | 9.7% | +22.3% |
| 1987 | 10.6% | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 14.3% | +34.8% |
| 1989 | 14.1% | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 12.9% | -8.7% |
| 1991 | 13.3% | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 11.6% | -13.2% |
| 1993 | 11.1% | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 11.0% | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 8.4% | -23.5% |
| 1996 | 7.6% | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 8.3% | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 7.9% | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 6.4% | -19.2% |
| 2000 | 5.4% | -14.5% |
| 2001 | 6.1% | +12.6% |
| 2002 | 7.2% | +17.6% |
| 2003 | 7.6% | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 11.5% | +49.8% |
| 2005 | 9.9% | -13.9% |
| 2006 | 9.3% | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 9.2% | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 10.7% | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 9.4% | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 9.0% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 9.5% | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 10.5% | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 10.2% | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 10.1% | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 8.9% | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 8.5% | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 8.0% | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 8.2% | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 8.3% | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 7.9% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 8.8% | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 9.3% | +6.0% |
| 2023 | 8.7% | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 8.2% | -5.6% |
| 2025 | 7.9% | -3.7% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 7.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 83% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 7.9% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 83% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.3% | 3.3% | 14.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.8% | 6.4% | 13.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.6% | 5.4% | 11.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.1% | 8.0% | 10.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.4% | 7.9% | 9.3% | 6 |
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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Qatar?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Qatar was 7.9% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 14.3% in 1988.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.3% in 1980.
- How does Qatar rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Qatar ranks 126th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.