Qatar - GDP per capita (current US$) 1970 - 2022
Qatar's gdp per capita (current us$) is currently $88,046.32 USD (United States dollar) according to the most recent World Bank data for the country (2022).
Definition
GDP per capita is determined by dividing the gross domestic product by the population at midyear. GDP represents the total value generated by resident producers within the economy, inclusive of product taxes and excluding subsidies not factored into product value. This calculation does not consider deductions for asset depreciation, depletion, or degradation of natural resources. The data is presented in current U.S. dollars.- Qatar's gdp per capita (current us$) for 2022 was $88,046.32, a 31.73% increase from 2021, with a +$21,207 difference.
- In 2021 it was $66,838.33, a 27.76% increase from 2020, with a +$14,522 difference.
- In 2020 it was $52,315.66, a -16.73% increase from 2019.
- In 2019 it was $62,827.40, a -5.19% increase from 2018.
- In 2018 it was $66,264.08, a 11.54% increase from 2017.
Measure: Estimated Value
Average, Lowest, and Highest Recorded Values
The average gdp per capita (current us$), value for Qatar is currently $36,211.10 (average of years with recorded data) with a lowest recorded value of $2,557.40 in 1970 and a highest value of $98,041.36 in 2012.For comparison, the world wide [World Bank] aggregate for 1970 was $812.22 and in 2012 it was $10,575.66. Essentially, in 1970, Qatar contributed 314.86% to the world wide aggregate. While in 2012 it contributed 927.05% to the aggregate, recording a 194.43% increase in amounts contributed within the 42-year period. Nonetheless, the country recorded a 3,733.63% increase in gdp per capita (current us$) within the same period.
Similarly, from 1970 (when the lowest value was recorded) to 2022, Qatar recorded a 3,342.80% increase in gdp per capita (current us$). The world aggregate recorded a 1,457.15% growth in the same period.
Qatar's GDP per capita (current US$) - Historical Data
| Year | GDP per capita (current US$) | Average Growth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | $2,557.40 | |
| 1971 | $2,912.96 | 13.90% |
| 1972 | $3,439.86 | 18.09% |
| 1973 | $4,848.63 | 40.95% |
| 1974 | $13,393.29 | 176.23% |
| 1975 | $12,883.18 | -3.81% |
| 1976 | $15,566.02 | 20.82% |
| 1977 | $15,923.99 | 2.30% |
| 1978 | $16,632.19 | 4.45% |
| 1979 | $21,634.62 | 30.08% |
| 1980 | $28,218.30 | 30.43% |
| 1981 | $29,371.47 | 4.09% |
| 1982 | $24,301.05 | -17.26% |
| 1983 | $19,571.81 | -19.46% |
| 1984 | $19,252.17 | -1.63% |
| 1985 | $16,818.35 | -12.64% |
| 1986 | $13,216.46 | -21.42% |
| 1987 | $13,705.47 | 3.70% |
| 1988 | $14,650.74 | 6.90% |
| 1989 | $15,197.88 | 3.73% |
| 1990 | $16,664.83 | 9.65% |
| 1991 | $15,079.36 | -9.51% |
| 1992 | $16,223.78 | 7.59% |
| 1993 | $14,724.26 | -9.24% |
| 1994 | $14,728.78 | 0.03% |
| 1995 | $15,797.69 | 7.26% |
| 1996 | $17,116.83 | 8.35% |
| 1997 | $20,519.41 | 19.88% |
| 1998 | $17,651.55 | -13.98% |
| 1999 | $20,207.23 | 14.48% |
| 2000 | $27,494.77 | 36.06% |
| 2001 | $25,836.27 | -6.03% |
| 2002 | $27,151.03 | 5.09% |
| 2003 | $31,440.22 | 15.80% |
| 2004 | $40,792.28 | 29.75% |
| 2005 | $52,468.45 | 28.62% |
| 2006 | $59,978.86 | 14.31% |
| 2007 | $64,706.99 | 7.88% |
| 2008 | $79,811.60 | 23.34% |
| 2009 | $60,733.98 | -23.90% |
| 2010 | $73,021.31 | 20.23% |
| 2011 | $92,993.00 | 27.35% |
| 2012 | $98,041.36 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | $97,630.83 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | $93,126.15 | -4.61% |
| 2015 | $66,984.91 | -28.07% |
| 2016 | $58,467.24 | -12.72% |
| 2017 | $59,407.70 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | $66,264.08 | 11.54% |
| 2019 | $62,827.40 | -5.19% |
| 2020 | $52,315.66 | -16.73% |
| 2021 | $66,838.33 | 27.76% |
| 2022 | $88,046.32 | 31.73% |
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Comparison with Countries in the Middle East & North Africa Region.
Among countries in the same World Bank Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, Qatar comes in 1st with $88,046.30 gdp per capita (current us$).
- Within the same region, Israel comes in 2nd with $54,659.80, gdp per capita (current us$).
- United Arab Emirates comes in 3rd with $53,757.90.
- Kuwait comes in 4th with $43,233.50.
- Malta comes in 5th with $33,940.90.
- Saudi Arabia comes in 6th with $30,436.30.
- Bahrain comes in 7th with $30,152.00.
- Oman comes in 8th with $25,056.80.
- Libya comes in 9th with $6,716.10.
- Iraq comes in 10th with $5,937.20.
- And Iran, Islamic Rep. comes in 11th with $4,387.83, gdp per capita (current us$).
GDP per capita (current US$), Top 10 Countries in the Middle East & North Africa Region.
Top 10 Countries in the Middle East & North Africa Region.
| # | Country | GDP per capita (current US$) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | $88,046.30 | 2022 |
| 2 | Israel | $54,659.80 | 2022 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | $53,757.90 | 2022 |
| 4 | Kuwait | $43,233.50 | 2022 |
| 5 | Malta | $33,940.90 | 2022 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | $30,436.30 | 2022 |
| 7 | Bahrain | $30,152.00 | 2022 |
| 8 | Oman | $25,056.80 | 2022 |
| 9 | Libya | $6,716.10 | 2022 |
| 10 | Iraq | $5,937.20 | 2022 |
Comparison with Countries in the High income Group.
Among countries in the same World Bank High income (HI) group, Qatar comes in 9th with $88,046.30 gdp per capita (current us$).
- Within the same income group, Monaco comes in 1st with $234,317.00, gdp per capita (current us$).
- Liechtenstein comes in 2nd with $184,083.00.
- Luxembourg comes in 3rd with $126,426.00.
- Bermuda comes in 4th with $118,846.00.
- Norway comes in 5th with $106,149.00.
- Ireland comes in 6th with $104,039.00.
- Switzerland comes in 7th with $92,101.50.
- Cayman Islands comes in 8th with $88,475.60.
- Singapore comes in 10th with $82,807.60.
- Isle of Man comes in 11th with $79,530.60.
- United States comes in 12th with $76,398.60.
- Iceland comes in 13th with $72,903.00.
- Faroe Islands comes in 14th with $69,010.20.
- Denmark comes in 15th with $66,983.10.
- Australia comes in 16th with $64,491.40.
- Greenland comes in 17th with $57,116.40.
- Netherlands comes in 18th with $55,985.40.
- And Sweden comes in 19th with $55,873.20, gdp per capita (current us$).
GDP per capita (current US$), Top 14 Countries in the High income Group.
Top 14 Countries in the High income Group.
| # | Country | GDP per capita (current US$) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | $234,317.00 | 2021 |
| 2 | Liechtenstein | $184,083.00 | 2021 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | $126,426.00 | 2022 |
| 4 | Bermuda | $118,846.00 | 2022 |
| 5 | Norway | $106,149.00 | 2022 |
| 6 | Ireland | $104,039.00 | 2022 |
| 7 | Switzerland | $92,101.50 | 2022 |
| 8 | Cayman Islands | $88,475.60 | 2021 |
| 9 | Qatar | $88,046.30 | 2022 |
| 10 | Singapore | $82,807.60 | 2022 |
| 11 | Isle of Man | $79,530.60 | 2020 |
| 12 | United States | $76,398.60 | 2022 |
| 13 | Iceland | $72,903.00 | 2022 |
| 14 | Faroe Islands | $69,010.20 | 2021 |