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Qatar Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

102.72% +2.51% (+2.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #72 Global Peak 105.75% (2012) Source World Bank

Qatar Trade Openness (1994–2025)

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
Show all years (1994-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3% GDP growth 4.2% C/A balance 26.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Qatar's trade openness?

Qatar's trade openness was 102.72% in 2025. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 2.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Qatar?

Qatar's trade openness peaked at 105.75% in 2012.

What was the lowest trade openness in Qatar?

The lowest trade openness in Qatar was 78.65% in 1994.

How does Qatar rank in trade openness?

Qatar ranks 72nd globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Qatar in 2025?

Qatar's trade openness is projected to reach 102.72% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Qatar in 2025?

The trade openness of Qatar in 2025 was 102.72%. This ranks 72nd in the world.

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Qatar Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/qatar/trade-openness
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@misc{historysaid_qatar_trade-openness, title = {Qatar Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }