Qatar Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Overview
Qatar's trade openness stood at 102.72% in 2025, a rise of +2.51% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 102.72% by 2025. Qatar ranked 72nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 102.72% | - | - |
| 2025 | 102.72% | +2.51% | #72 |
| 2022 | 100.21% | +7.43% | #111 |
| 2021 | 92.78% | +2.76% | #120 |
| 2020 | 90.02% | −0.03% | #130 |
| 2019 | 90.05% | −1.79% | #109 |
| 2018 | 91.84% | +0.34% | #115 |
| 2017 | 91.49% | +1.95% | #115 |
| 2016 | 89.55% | −4.16% | #114 |
| 2015 | 93.71% | −5.33% | #118 |
| 2014 | 99.03% | −3.35% | #116 |
| 2013 | 102.38% | −3.36% | #121 |
| 2012 | 105.75% | +7.02% | #123 |
| 2011 | 98.72% | +11.61% | #110 |
| 2010 | 87.11% | +6.97% | #103 |
| 2009 | 80.14% | −9.29% | #99 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's trade openness was 102.72% in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.
Qatar's trade openness peaked at 105.75% in 2012.
The lowest trade openness in Qatar was 78.65% in 1994.
Qatar ranks 72nd globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's trade openness is projected to reach 102.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Qatar in 2025 was 102.72%. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_trade-openness,
title = {Qatar Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}