Qatar GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Qatar's gdp per capita was $71,441 in 2025, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Qatar's gdp per capita stood at $71,441 in 2025, a decline of +$5,247 from 2024. The IMF projects $71,441 by 2025. Qatar ranked 12th globally.
Qatar's GDP per capita has exhibited a remarkable growth trajectory over the past five and a half decades. The indicator has risen from a mere 2,593.82 in 1970, the trough year, to 71,441.42 in 2025, indicating a substantial increase of approximately 2,754% over the coverage period. The country's GDP per capita peaked at 108,470.39 in 2012, a year that marked the pinnacle of Qatar's economic growth. Comparatively, the Netherlands, with a GDP per capita of 73,173.71, ranks closely to Qatar's current position. However, Qatar's GDP per capita has been steadily declining since 2012, a trend that may be attributed to the country's dwindling oil reserves and its increasing reliance on non-hydrocarbon sectors. The trajectory of Qatar's GDP per capita is likely to continue its downward trend unless the country successfully diversifies its economy and develops its non-oil sectors, which would be a crucial step in sustaining its economic growth and development.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $93,125 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $89,154 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $86,527 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $82,835 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $76,534 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $71,441 | - | - |
| 2025 | $71,441 | −$5,247 | #12 |
| 2024 | $76,689 | +$7,148 | #11 |
| 2023 | $81,817 | +$1,432 | #11 |
| 2022 | $88,701 | +$23,301 | #10 |
| 2021 | $71,752 | +$20,789 | #11 |
| 2020 | $51,684 | −$11,324 | #20 |
| 2019 | $66,841 | +$420 | #12 |
| 2018 | $71,040 | +$11,912 | #12 |
| 2017 | $63,280 | +$5,314 | #12 |
| 2016 | $61,254 | −$5,093 | #12 |
| 2015 | $68,985 | −$24,069 | #10 |
| 2014 | $95,841 | −$3,340 | #6 |
| 2013 | $103,697 | +$1,764 | #4 |
| 2012 | $108,470 | +$11,643 | #4 |
| 2011 | $103,262 | +$33,465 | #4 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's gdp per capita was $71,441 in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 6.8% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's gdp per capita peaked at $108,470 in 2012.
The lowest gdp per capita in Qatar was $2,594 in 1970.
Qatar ranks 12th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's gdp per capita is projected to reach $71,441 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Qatar in 2025 was $71,441. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Qatar GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}