Qatar GDP Per Capita (2026)
Qatar has a high-income Gulf economy supported by natural gas, energy exports, petrochemicals, construction, finance, transport, and an expanding services sector. GDP per capita is particularly informative because significant economic output is generated within a relatively small population. Qatar’s large hydrocarbon resources and high-value energy exports contribute strongly to production per resident. Explore the latest Qatar GDP per capita data, historical trends, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$68,138
Est. in USD
World Rank
#16
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
-2.2%
-$1,542
Asia Rank
#3
Out of 49 countries
1. Qatar GDP Per Capita in 2026
Qatar maintains a high level of economic output per person, driven largely by natural gas, energy exports, investment, infrastructure, and services. GDP per capita adjusts national production for population size, making it especially useful for comparing Qatar with much larger economies. The measure highlights how substantial resource-based economic activity translates into output generated for each resident.
2. Qatar GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Qatar GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $68,138 | -2.2% |
| 2025 | $69,680 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | $69,720 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | $70,946 | -11.7% |
| 2022 | $80,385 | +22.9% |
| 2021 | $65,401 | +28.3% |
| 2020 | $50,962 | -19.1% |
| 2019 | $63,008 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | $66,422 | +12.3% |
| 2017 | $59,128 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | $57,965 | -12.6% |
| 2015 | $66,347 | -28.7% |
| 2014 | $93,054 | -6.2% |
| 2013 | $99,180 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | $101,933 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | $96,828 | +38.7% |
| 2010 | $69,796 | +29.7% |
| 2009 | $53,823 | -25.7% |
| 2008 | $72,485 | +9.9% |
| 2007 | $65,934 | +8.8% |
| 2006 | $60,592 | +11.5% |
| 2005 | $54,358 | +27.8% |
| 2004 | $42,548 | +18.5% |
| 2003 | $35,920 | +17.0% |
| 2002 | $30,701 | +7.3% |
| 2001 | $28,600 | -6.1% |
| 2000 | $30,461 | +54.7% |
| 1999 | $19,690 | +27.7% |
| 1998 | $15,422 | -18.2% |
| 1997 | $18,842 | +24.4% |
| 1996 | $15,143 | +10.6% |
| 1995 | $13,690 | +14.0% |
| 1994 | $12,009 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | $11,797 | -9.5% |
| 1992 | $13,039 | +13.4% |
| 1991 | $11,501 | -12.5% |
| 1990 | $13,150 | +19.1% |
| 1989 | $11,040 | +1.7% |
| 1988 | $10,854 | -7.8% |
| 1987 | $11,773 | +1.1% |
| 1986 | $11,644 | -24.9% |
| 1985 | $15,496 | -11.4% |
| 1984 | $17,497 | -2.8% |
| 1983 | $18,004 | -20.5% |
| 1982 | $22,657 | -18.6% |
| 1981 | $27,820 | +2.1% |
| 1980 | $27,242 | — |
4. Qatar GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
-2.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+4.2%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+17.6%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+12.5%
(2006 to 2026)
Qatar’s GDP per capita can fluctuate with global energy prices, gas production, investment, population changes, and the expansion of non-energy industries. Large infrastructure projects and shifts in hydrocarbon markets can also influence annual performance. Historical data provides useful context for understanding how resource cycles and diversification efforts have shaped the country’s economic output per resident over time.
5. Qatar GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Qatar
$68,138
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$34,069
$68,138
USD
Qatar’s GDP per capita is approximately
256.0%
above the
Asia average
and
170.6%
above the world average.
6. Qatar GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Singapore | $107,758 |
| #2 | Israel | $69,804 |
| #3 | Qatar | $68,138 |
| #4 | United Arab Emirates | $54,214 |
| #5 | Cyprus | $45,409 |
| #6 | Taiwan | $42,103 |
| #7 | Saudi Arabia | $37,811 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Qatar
Qatar GDP (Nominal)
$217.4 Billion
(2026)
Qatar GDP Per Capita
$68,138
(2026)
Qatar’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic production generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Because Qatar has a relatively small population and a large energy sector, the per-capita measure can appear especially strong. Considering both indicators together helps show the relationship between overall economic scale and production per resident.
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8. Qatar GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $73,915 | +8.5% |
| 2028 | $77,882 | +5.4% |
| 2029 | $83,812 | +7.6% |
| 2030 | $88,747 | +5.9% |
Qatar GDP per capita is projected to reach $88,747 by 2030, representing a 30.2% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Qatar GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Qatar GDP per capita is estimated at $68,138 in 2026.
It ranks #16 globally and #3 in Asia.
GDP per capita decreased by 2.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 4.2%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 17.6%.
It is approximately 256.0% above the Asia average.
It is approximately 170.6% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $88,747 by 2030, 30.2% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Qatar GDP Per Capita FAQs
Qatar GDP per capita is estimated at $68,138 in 2026.
Qatar ranks #16 globally and #3 in Asia by GDP per capita.
No. GDP per capita decreased by approximately 2.2% compared with 2025.
Qatar GDP per capita was approximately $66,347 in 2015.
Qatar GDP per capita is approximately 256.0% above the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.