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

2.557.51012.515198020022025

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 123 Nigeria 8.3% compare
  2. 124 Georgia 8.0% compare
  3. 125 Democratic Republic of Congo 7.9% compare
  4. 127 Kuwait 7.7% compare
  5. 128 Jamaica 7.7% compare
  6. 129 United Kingdom 7.7% compare

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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

Indicator
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
Source
National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
202 places, 8,227 data points, 1960–2025
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.