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Qatar Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Qatar stood at 36.98% of GDP in 2022, according to Calculation: Export-Import. The latest value is up 12.31 percentage points from 24.67% of GDP in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was 47.2% of GDP (down 10.22 percentage points since). The highest value since 1980 was 47.62% of GDP in 1980, the lowest 1.01% of GDP in 1995. Qatar ranked 4th highest of the 183 countries in this dataset in 2022; Gabon ranked first.

Data source: Calculation: Export-Import · Unit: % of GDP · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
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What is Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP), measured in % of GDP, measures the total economic output of Qatar. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Qatar, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Qatar?

Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Qatar stood at 36.98% of GDP in 2022, according to Calculation: Export-Import.

Is Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Qatar rising or falling?

The latest value is up 12.31 percentage points from 24.67% of GDP in 2021. Ten years earlier, in 2012, the value was 47.2% of GDP (down 10.22 percentage points since).

How does Qatar rank for Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Qatar ranked 4th highest of the 183 countries in this dataset in 2022; Gabon ranked first.

What is the highest Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) on record in Qatar?

The highest value since 1980 was 47.62% of GDP in 1980, the lowest 1.01% of GDP in 1995.

Metadata for Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Qatar
IndicatorNet exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
CountryQatar
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit% of GDP
SourceCalculation: Export-Import
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Latest value: 36.98% of GDP (2022)

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Source:World Bank via Calculation: Export-Import — series NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Qatar [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/QAT. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Qatar." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/QAT. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Qatar." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/QAT. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_gdp_net_exports_percent_qat,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net exports of goods and services (\% of GDP) --- Qatar}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-net-exports-percent/QAT},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.RSB.GNFS.ZS}
}