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GDP per Capita: Qatar

Qatar's gdp per capita is currently $76,534.104 as of 2026. # Qatar GDP per Capita Qatar's GDP per capita reached $76,534 in 2026, reflecting substantial wealth generation despite significant volatility over the past five decades.

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GDP per capita measures economic output per person, not personal wealth or living standards. It can be substantially inflated where a large share of output is generated by multinational corporations or by cross-border workers who are not counted in the resident population. Ireland's figure, for example, is raised by multinational profit-shifting — its own statistics office reports a modified measure (GNI*) for this reason — and Luxembourg's by commuters who contribute to GDP but live abroad. For comparing living standards, GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) is more reliable.

Current (2026)
$76,534.104
+7.1% y/y
Peak (2012)
$101,933.117
Low (1988)
$10,853.896
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
19802026 · 51 pts

GDP per CapitaQatar

19802026

GDP per Capita — Qatar
10,853.896USD33,623.701USD56,393.506USD79,163.312USD101,933.117USD198019902000201020202030LowPeak
Analysis# Qatar GDP per Capita Qatar's GDP per capita reached $76,534 in 2026, reflecting substantial wealth generation despite significant volatility over the past five decades. Since 1980, the metric has climbed 180.9%, from $10,854 to current levels. The nation's all-time peak of $101,933 in 2012 remains notably higher than today's figure, highlighting the impact of oil price fluctuations and economic diversification efforts on national prosperity. The 2020 pandemic triggered a sharp decline to $50,962, the lowest point in recent history. Recovery accelerated thereafter, with 2022 marking a strong rebound to $80,385 before stabilizing around $70,000–$76,000 through 2026. This recent upward trajectory suggests Qatar's economy is consolidating gains, supported by ongoing investments in non-hydrocarbon sectors ahead of sustained long-term growth.

Historical Data

51 Rows
YearValueChange %
2030$93,124.655+4.45%
2029$89,153.899+3.04%
2028$86,527.493+4.46%
2027$82,835.12+8.23%
2026$76,534.104+7.13%
2025$71,441.418+0.63%
2024$70,994.325+2.09%
2023$69,540.54-13.49%
2022$80,385.391+22.91%
2021$65,400.854+28.33%
2020$50,962.499-19.12%
2019$63,007.696-5.14%
2018$66,421.617+12.34%
2017$59,127.513+2.00%
2016$57,965.377-12.63%
2015$66,346.911-28.70%
2014$93,054.141-6.18%
2013$99,180.39-2.70%
2012$101,933.117+5.27%
2011$96,827.857+38.73%
Show all 51 rows
YearValueChange %
2010$69,796.138+29.68%
2009$53,822.909-25.75%
2008$72,484.634+9.93%
2007$65,934.266+8.82%
2006$60,591.776+11.47%
2005$54,357.783+27.76%
2004$42,548.115+18.45%
2003$35,919.758+17.00%
2002$30,701.131+7.35%
2001$28,600.029-6.11%
2000$30,461.311+54.71%
1999$19,689.651+27.67%
1998$15,421.783-18.15%
1997$18,841.6+24.42%
1996$15,143.479+10.62%
1995$13,689.653+13.99%
1994$12,009.396+1.80%
1993$11,797.162-9.52%
1992$13,038.976+13.38%
1991$11,500.519-12.54%
1990$13,150.172+19.11%
1989$11,039.938+1.71%
1988$10,853.896-7.81%
1987$11,773.23+1.11%
1986$11,644.458-24.85%
1985$15,495.701-11.44%
1984$17,496.536-2.82%
1983$18,003.756-20.54%
1982$22,657.373-18.56%
1981$27,819.566+2.12%
1980$27,242.483

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