Qatar GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Qatar's gdp per capita ppp was $122,283 in 2025, ranked 6th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Qatar's gdp per capita ppp stood at $122,283 in 2025, a decline of +$3,763 from 2024. The IMF projects $122,283 by 2025. Qatar ranked 6th globally.
Qatar's GDP per capita in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) has experienced significant fluctuations over the past four decades. The country's all-time peak, achieved in 2012 with a value of 180,939.44, was largely driven by its booming oil and gas sector. However, this prosperity was short-lived, and Qatar's economy faced a sharp decline in 1987, with a GDP per capita of 43,280.39. The country has since rebounded, reaching a value of 122,283.22 in 2025, ranking sixth globally. This trajectory is comparable to that of Macao SAR, China, which has maintained a consistent high ranking. Qatar's GDP per capita is now closer to Norway's, which has a value of 106,694.12, but still trails behind Ireland's 147,878.19. To sustain its economic growth, Qatar will need to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on hydrocarbon exports, which will require significant investments in sectors like renewable energy and technology.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $161,688 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $154,293 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $149,957 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $143,276 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $131,402 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $122,283 | - | - |
| 2025 | $122,283 | −$3,763 | #6 |
| 2024 | $126,046 | +$13,775 | #6 |
| 2023 | $129,368 | +$17,989 | #5 |
| 2022 | $122,921 | +$16,429 | #6 |
| 2021 | $116,833 | +$35,829 | #5 |
| 2020 | $82,149 | −$19,187 | #6 |
| 2019 | $107,503 | +$4,623 | #4 |
| 2018 | $110,033 | +$17,194 | #4 |
| 2017 | $99,358 | +$2,983 | #4 |
| 2016 | $89,935 | −$9,529 | #4 |
| 2015 | $102,546 | −$939 | #4 |
| 2014 | $148,389 | +$41,587 | #1 |
| 2013 | $169,203 | +$60,446 | #1 |
| 2012 | $180,939 | +$73,097 | #1 |
| 2011 | $174,620 | +$78,712 | #1 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's gdp per capita ppp was $122,283 in 2025. Ranked 6th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $180,939 in 2012.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Qatar was $43,280 in 1987.
Qatar ranks 6th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $122,283 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Qatar in 2025 was $122,283. This ranks 6th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Qatar GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}