Real GDP Growth: Qatar
Qatar's real gdp growth is currently 6.1% as of 2026. # Qatar Real GDP Growth Qatar's real GDP growth reached 6.
Current (2026)
6.1%
+110.3% y/y
Peak (2006)
28.1%
Low (1990)
-14.6%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — Qatar
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Qatar
Analysis# Qatar Real GDP Growth
Qatar's real GDP growth reached 6.1% in 2026, marking a strong recovery from the pandemic-era contraction of -3.6% in 2020. The nation's growth performance spans a dramatic range: a historic peak of 28.1% in 2006 during the energy boom and a severe low of -14.6% in 1980. Since 1980, Qatar's economy has expanded by 710% overall, reflecting its transformation into a major global energy exporter.
The 2020 downturn represents the most significant recent disruption, but recovery has accelerated steadily from 2021 onward. Growth rebounded to 4.2% in 2022 before moderating to 1.5% in 2023, then strengthening through 2024–2026. The projected 6.1% growth for 2026 suggests continued expansion, likely driven by sustained energy demand and infrastructure investments ahead of long-term economic diversification goals.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 3.4% | +112.50% |
| 2029 | 1.6% | -54.29% |
| 2028 | 3.5% | -55.13% |
| 2027 | 7.8% | +27.87% |
| 2026 | 6.1% | +110.34% |
| 2025 | 2.9% | +20.83% |
| 2024 | 2.4% | +60.00% |
| 2023 | 1.5% | -64.29% |
| 2022 | 4.2% | +162.50% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | +144.44% |
| 2020 | -3.6% | -614.29% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | -41.67% |
| 2018 | 1.2% | +180.00% |
| 2017 | -1.5% | -148.39% |
| 2016 | 3.1% | -35.42% |
| 2015 | 4.8% | -9.43% |
| 2014 | 5.3% | -5.36% |
| 2013 | 5.6% | +19.15% |
| 2012 | 4.7% | -58.41% |
| 2011 | 11.3% | -36.16% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.7% | +35.11% |
| 2009 | 13.1% | -25.14% |
| 2008 | 17.5% | -3.85% |
| 2007 | 18.2% | -35.23% |
| 2006 | 28.1% | +260.26% |
| 2005 | 7.8% | -59.38% |
| 2004 | 19.2% | +380.00% |
| 2003 | 4.0% | -42.03% |
| 2002 | 6.9% | +53.33% |
| 2001 | 4.5% | -34.78% |
| 2000 | 6.9% | +81.58% |
| 1999 | 3.8% | -63.11% |
| 1998 | 10.3% | -62.82% |
| 1997 | 27.7% | +559.52% |
| 1996 | 4.2% | +950.00% |
| 1995 | 0.4% | -78.95% |
| 1994 | 1.9% | +311.11% |
| 1993 | -0.9% | -108.65% |
| 1992 | 10.4% | +793.33% |
| 1991 | -1.5% | +89.73% |
| 1990 | -14.6% | -375.47% |
| 1989 | 5.3% | +12.77% |
| 1988 | 4.7% | +422.22% |
| 1987 | 0.9% | -75.68% |
| 1986 | 3.7% | +128.46% |
| 1985 | -13.0% | -181.25% |
| 1984 | 16.0% | +401.89% |
| 1983 | -5.3% | +35.37% |
| 1982 | -8.2% | -110.26% |
| 1981 | -3.9% | -290.00% |
| 1980 | -1.0% | — |
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