GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Qatar
Qatar: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 2.34 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.34 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 124.3%
World rank
171st
of 211 countries
All-time high
202.49 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-21.57 % change on previous year
in 2015
Years of data
54
1971–2024
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Qatar, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 2.34 % change on previous year for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 124.3% on the previous year and down 38.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Qatar peaked at 202.49 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -21.57 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Qatar ranks 171st of 211 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 28.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 31.61 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1973 | 55.58 % change on previous year | +75.8% |
| 1974 | 202.49 % change on previous year | +264.3% |
| 1975 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 1976 | 30.7 % change on previous year | +562.0% |
| 1977 | 10.15 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 1978 | 12.01 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1979 | 39.02 % change on previous year | +224.9% |
| 1980 | 38.99 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 10.63 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 1982 | -12.29 % change on previous year | -215.6% |
| 1983 | -14.86 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 1984 | 3.66 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 1985 | -8.22 % change on previous year | -324.5% |
| 1986 | -17.88 % change on previous year | +117.5% |
| 1987 | 7.79 % change on previous year | -143.5% |
| 1988 | 10.87 % change on previous year | +39.6% |
| 1989 | 7.45 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 1990 | 13.45 % change on previous year | +80.6% |
| 1991 | -6.48 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 1992 | 11.08 % change on previous year | -271.0% |
| 1993 | -6.4 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 1994 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -147.5% |
| 1995 | 10.35 % change on previous year | +240.1% |
| 1996 | 11.32 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 24.71 % change on previous year | +118.2% |
| 1998 | -9.23 % change on previous year | -137.3% |
| 1999 | 20.84 % change on previous year | -325.9% |
| 2000 | 43.3 % change on previous year | +107.8% |
| 2001 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -102.9% |
| 2002 | 10.41 % change on previous year | -934.8% |
| 2003 | 21.54 % change on previous year | +106.9% |
| 2004 | 34.84 % change on previous year | +61.8% |
| 2005 | 40.32 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 2006 | 36.72 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2007 | 30.93 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2008 | 44.61 % change on previous year | +44.2% |
| 2009 | -15.16 % change on previous year | -134.0% |
| 2010 | 27.94 % change on previous year | -284.3% |
| 2011 | 34.09 % change on previous year | +22.0% |
| 2012 | 11.36 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 2013 | 6.37 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 2014 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 2015 | -21.57 % change on previous year | -671.8% |
| 2016 | -6.19 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 2017 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 2018 | 13.8 % change on previous year | +123.6% |
| 2019 | -3.8 % change on previous year | -127.5% |
| 2020 | -18.12 % change on previous year | +377.1% |
| 2021 | 24.46 % change on previous year | -235.0% |
| 2022 | 31.14 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 2023 | -9.63 % change on previous year | -130.9% |
| 2024 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 2.34 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.39 % change on previous year, 43% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 2.34 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4 % change on previous year, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46.07 % change on previous year | 4.64 % change on previous year | 202.49 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.61 % change on previous year | -17.88 % change on previous year | 38.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.27 % change on previous year | -9.23 % change on previous year | 24.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.63 % change on previous year | -15.16 % change on previous year | 44.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.19 % change on previous year | -21.57 % change on previous year | 34.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.04 % change on previous year | -18.12 % change on previous year | 31.14 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 168 Congo 2.6 % change on previous year compare
- 169 China 2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 170 Brunei 2.44 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Latvia 2.23 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Thailand 2.04 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Guinea-Bissau 2.02 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Qatar
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.1246 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 1.01 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6093 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,358 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.696 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.9698 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 1.0% (2100)
- Population density 632.92 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 461,134 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Qatar?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Qatar was 2.34 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 202.49 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.57 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Qatar rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Qatar ranks 171st out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.