Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Qatar

Qatar: Natural resource rents, annual growth rate was 34.92 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
34.92 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 463.8%
World rank
100th
of 190 countries
All-time high
75.48 % change on previous year
in 1979
All-time low
-39.5 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
51
1971–2021

Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Qatar, 1971–2021

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Qatar is 34.92 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.

The figure is up 463.8% on the previous year and up 164.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Qatar peaked at 75.48 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -39.5 % change on previous year, in 1991.

That places Qatar 100th out of 190 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Qatar, year by year

Annual values for Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Qatar, 1971 to 2021.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 23.81 % change on previous year —
1972 9.62 % change on previous year -59.6%
1973 15.39 % change on previous year +60.0%
1974 27.59 % change on previous year +79.2%
1975 -14.89 % change on previous year -154.0%
1976 -7.93 % change on previous year -46.8%
1977 -15.47 % change on previous year +95.1%
1978 0.0192 % change on previous year -100.1%
1979 75.48 % change on previous year +393978.2%
1980 -19.96 % change on previous year -126.4%
1981 -30.5 % change on previous year +52.8%
1982 -25.78 % change on previous year -15.5%
1983 7.85 % change on previous year -130.5%
1984 34.13 % change on previous year +334.7%
1985 -24.16 % change on previous year -170.8%
1986 -33.24 % change on previous year +37.6%
1987 15.05 % change on previous year -145.3%
1988 -9.71 % change on previous year -164.5%
1989 41.54 % change on previous year -527.8%
1990 32.17 % change on previous year -22.6%
1991 -39.5 % change on previous year -222.8%
1992 0.3083 % change on previous year -100.8%
1993 0.0805 % change on previous year -73.9%
1994 0.7567 % change on previous year +839.6%
1995 -2.98 % change on previous year -493.9%
1996 33.2 % change on previous year -1213.7%
1997 -5.74 % change on previous year -117.3%
1998 -16.83 % change on previous year +193.1%
1999 20.78 % change on previous year -223.5%
2000 21.59 % change on previous year +3.9%
2001 -9.65 % change on previous year -144.7%
2002 -9.92 % change on previous year +2.8%
2003 2.95 % change on previous year -129.7%
2004 2.26 % change on previous year -23.4%
2005 9.32 % change on previous year +312.9%
2006 -10.34 % change on previous year -210.9%
2007 -8.73 % change on previous year -15.5%
2008 3.45 % change on previous year -139.5%
2009 -21.23 % change on previous year -714.9%
2010 11.48 % change on previous year -154.1%
2011 13.22 % change on previous year +15.2%
2012 -4.39 % change on previous year -133.2%
2013 -8.67 % change on previous year +97.4%
2014 -13.62 % change on previous year +57.1%
2015 -31.17 % change on previous year +128.9%
2016 -16.17 % change on previous year -48.1%
2017 18.25 % change on previous year -212.9%
2018 26.99 % change on previous year +47.9%
2019 -6.77 % change on previous year -125.1%
2020 -9.6 % change on previous year +41.7%
2021 34.92 % change on previous year -463.8%

Qatar compared with similar countries

  • Qatar's 34.92 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 45.5 % change on previous year, 77% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
  • Qatar's 34.92 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 48.95 % change on previous year, 71% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Qatar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1979 +393978.2% 0.0192 % change on previous year 75.48 % change on previous year
1996 +1213.7% -2.98 % change on previous year 33.2 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 12.63 % change on previous year -15.47 % change on previous year 75.48 % change on previous year 9
1980s -4.48 % change on previous year -33.24 % change on previous year 41.54 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.22 % change on previous year -39.5 % change on previous year 33.2 % change on previous year 10
2000s -2.03 % change on previous year -21.23 % change on previous year 21.59 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.08 % change on previous year -31.17 % change on previous year 26.99 % change on previous year 10
2020s 12.66 % change on previous year -9.6 % change on previous year 34.92 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 97 Afghanistan 40.05 % change on previous year compare
  2. 98 Sudan 37.21 % change on previous year compare
  3. 99 Gabon 37 % change on previous year compare
  4. 101 Zimbabwe 34.8 % change on previous year compare
  5. 102 Trinidad and Tobago 33.61 % change on previous year compare
  6. 103 Morocco 32.27 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Qatar?
Natural resource rents, annual growth rate in Qatar was 34.92 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural resource rents, annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 75.48 % change on previous year in 1979.
What is the lowest natural resource rents, annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was -39.5 % change on previous year in 1991.
How does Qatar rank for natural resource rents, annual growth rate?
Qatar ranks 100th out of 190 countries with data for 2021.
Is natural resource rents, annual growth rate rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 164.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural resource rents, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural resource rents. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Natural resource rents, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
190 places, 8,175 data points, 1971–2021
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural resource rents. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.