JEDDAH: Qatar’s economy grew 2.9 percent in 2025, with non-hydrocarbon activity driving expansion as inflation remained contained and the country maintained a strong external position and resilient financial markets, according to official data.
Non-hydrocarbon GDP grew 4.8 percent over the year, exceeding the country’s national development strategy’s annual growth target of 4 percent.
The growth reflected the continued expansion of Qatar’s economic base, with non-hydrocarbon sectors and activities becoming increasingly important in supporting economic activity and strengthening the country’s ability to achieve more diversified and sustainable growth, according to Qatar News Agency.
The growth came amid a broader economic expansion across the Gulf, although the pace varied in the region. The UAE recorded the strongest growth among GCC economies at 6.2 percent, followed by Saudi Arabia at 4.5 percent and Bahrain at 3.5 percent, while Kuwait and Oman grew 2.7 percent and 2.4 percent, respectively.
Globally, the economy grew an estimated 2.9 percent in 2025, according to the World Bank.
