Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s economy continued to expand in the third quarter of 2025, with real GDP growing 2.9% year-on-year.
The increase was largely supported by non-hydrocarbon sectors, which recorded growth of 4.4%, the National Planning Council (NPC) said in a statement on Sunday.
At constant prices, real GDP reached QAR 186.1 billion in the third quarter of 2025, up from QAR 180.9 billion in the same period a year earlier.
Non-hydrocarbon activities made up 65.5% of total real GDP, with value added rising to QAR 121.9 billion, compared with QAR 116.8 billion in the third quarter of 2024.
The 4.4% annual increase aligns with the goals of the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) and Qatar National Vision 2030.
Among non-hydrocarbon sectors, construction posted the strongest year-on-year growth at 9.1%, followed by wholesale and retail trade, including motor vehicle and motorcycle repair, at 8.9%, and accommodation and food services at 6.4%.
The growth reflects stronger domestic demand, higher visitor numbers, and continued progress on infrastructure and public-sector projects, generating positive spillovers across services and trade.
NPC Secretary General HE Dr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser bin Mubarak Al Khalifa said the results highlight the resilience of Qatar’s economy and the ongoing momentum in economic diversification, driven by robust non-hydrocarbon performance. He added that the data underscores the effectiveness of development policies in boosting productive and service sectors, supporting sustainable and balanced growth over the medium to long term.
Overall, 15 out of 17 economic activities recorded positive real growth in the third quarter of 2025, underlining the strength and diversity of Qatar’s economic base.
The NPC’s National Statistics Center continues to enhance its GDP measurement methodology, with recent revisions made to third-quarter 2024 estimates.
In line with international standards under the System of National Accounts (2008–2025), a comprehensive overhaul of Qatar’s national accounts is in progress and is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026.
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