Qatar’s economy grew by 2.9% year-on-year in Q3 2025, accelerating from a 1.9% expansion in the previous period. The pickup was driven by continued strength in non-hydrocarbon activities, which expanded 4.4% and accounted for 65.5% of real GDP, highlighting progress under the Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030. The fastest-growing non-hydrocarbon sectors included construction (+9.1%), wholesale and retail trade (+8.9%), and accommodation and food services (+6.4%), supported by strong domestic demand, increased visitor activity, and ongoing infrastructure and public-sector projects. Overall, 15 of 17 economic activities recorded positive growth, underscoring the resilience and diversification of the economy. Authorities also noted ongoing improvements to GDP measurement, with revisions underway to align national accounts with international standards and a comprehensive update expected by Q1 2026. source: National Planning Council, State of Qatar

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Qatar expanded 2.90 percent in the third quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Qatar averaged 4.05 percent from 2009 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 32.90 percent in the first quarter of 2010 and a record low of -17.20 percent in the first quarter of 2019. This page provides the latest reported value for - Qatar GDP Annual Growth Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Qatar GDP Annual Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Qatar expanded 2.90 percent in the third quarter of 2025 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Qatar is expected to be 4.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Qatar GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 5.00 percent in 2026 and 3.00 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP 217.98 213.00 USD Billion Dec 2024
GDP Growth Rate YoY 2.90 1.90 percent Sep 2025
GDP Constant Prices 186085.00 181847.00 QAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Agriculture 526.00 561.00 QAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Construction 22006.00 21436.00 QAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 14199.00 13443.00 QAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Mining 64129.00 62590.00 QAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Public Administration 15229.00 15192.00 QAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Services 16895.00 16261.00 QAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Transport 7850.00 7362.00 QAR Million Sep 2025
GDP from Utilities 3956.00 3576.00 QAR Million Sep 2025
GDP Growth Rate 2.30 -1.00 percent Sep 2025
GDP per Capita 62188.83 65111.03 USD Dec 2024
GDP per Capita PPP 110945.88 113157.23 USD Dec 2024


Qatar GDP Annual Growth Rate
As Qatar has vast oil and natural gas reserves, mining is the main driver of the economy, contributing 58 percent of GDP. The second biggest sector is Services which accounts for 28 percent of total output. Within services the most important segments are: finance, insurance, real estate and business services (12 percent); government services (7 percent) and trade, restaurants and hotels (6 percent). The remaining 14 percent is contributed by manufacturing and construction.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.90 1.90 32.90 -17.20 2009 - 2025 percent Quarterly
2018=100, NSA

News Stream
Qatar Economy Expands 2.9% in Q3
Qatar’s economy grew by 2.9% year-on-year in Q3 2025, accelerating from a 1.9% expansion in the previous period. The pickup was driven by continued strength in non-hydrocarbon activities, which expanded 4.4% and accounted for 65.5% of real GDP, highlighting progress under the Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030. The fastest-growing non-hydrocarbon sectors included construction (+9.1%), wholesale and retail trade (+8.9%), and accommodation and food services (+6.4%), supported by strong domestic demand, increased visitor activity, and ongoing infrastructure and public-sector projects. Overall, 15 of 17 economic activities recorded positive growth, underscoring the resilience and diversification of the economy. Authorities also noted ongoing improvements to GDP measurement, with revisions underway to align national accounts with international standards and a comprehensive update expected by Q1 2026.
2025-12-30
Qatar Economy Grows 1.9% in Q2
Qatar’s economy expanded by 1.9% year-on-year in Q2 2025, following a 3.7% expansion in the previous period. The sustained growth was driven by non-hydrocarbon activities, which rose 3.4% and accounted for 65.6% of GDP, underscoring diversification under the Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030. Strongest gains came from agriculture, forestry and fishing (+15.8%), accommodation and food services (+13.4%), arts, entertainment and recreation (+8.9%), wholesale and retail trade (+8.8%), and construction (+8.7%). In total, 11 of 17 sectors posted positive growth, highlighting broad-based resilience supported by tourism, services, and infrastructure investment. Authorities noted continued improvements in GDP measurement and ongoing revisions to national accounts to align with international standards.
2025-09-22
Qatar Economy Expands 3.7% in Q1
Qatar’s economy expanded by 3.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, following a 6.1% increase in the previous period. The sustained momentum was supported by a 5.3% rise in the non-hydrocarbon economy, driven by gains in manufacturing (+5.6%), construction (+4.4%), real estate (+7.0%), and wholesale and retail trade (+14.6%). Smaller sectors also saw strong growth, including accommodation and food services (+13.8%) and transport and storage (+3.5%), reflecting broad-based expansion and sustained tourism activity. This consistent growth highlights the success of state policies and reforms in strengthening the business environment and supporting private sector opportunities. It also reflects the strong commitment of both the public and private sectors to drive growth through the Third National Development Strategy, aligned with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. On a quarterly basis, the GDP grew 0.3% compared to the prior period.
2025-07-01