Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Qatar
Qatar: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 32.94 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Qatar, 1981–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 32.94 % change on previous year for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in 2022.
That represents a change of up 996.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Qatar peaked at 74.76 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -38.31 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places Qatar 18th out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 71.79 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 38.48 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 1983 | -38.31 % change on previous year | -199.5% |
| 1984 | -3.35 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
| 1985 | 74.76 % change on previous year | -2331.1% |
| 1988 | 13.54 % change on previous year | -81.9% |
| 1989 | -13.65 % change on previous year | -200.8% |
| 1990 | -6.8 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 1991 | 13.26 % change on previous year | -295.1% |
| 2003 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 2004 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -150.3% |
| 2005 | 14.91 % change on previous year | -1054.6% |
| 2006 | 20.08 % change on previous year | +34.7% |
| 2007 | 46.59 % change on previous year | +132.0% |
| 2008 | 48.35 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2009 | -15.93 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 2010 | -3.67 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 2022 | 32.94 % change on previous year | -996.4% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 32.94 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.89 % change on previous year, 3.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 32.94 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.72 % change on previous year, 5.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military expenditure (current USD), 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +2331.1% | -3.35 % change on previous year | 74.76 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20.47 % change on previous year | -38.31 % change on previous year | 74.76 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 3.23 % change on previous year | -6.8 % change on previous year | 13.26 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 16.51 % change on previous year | -15.93 % change on previous year | 48.35 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | -3.67 % change on previous year | -3.67 % change on previous year | -3.67 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | 32.94 % change on previous year | 32.94 % change on previous year | 32.94 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 15 Sweden 37.53 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Russia 36.41 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Albania 34.67 % change on previous year compare
- 19 North Macedonia 32.65 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Luxembourg 31.57 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Germany 31.47 % change on previous year compare
More public sector data for Qatar
- Democracy 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Arms imports 1.15 billion SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 403.1 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0053 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Qatar?
- Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Qatar was 32.94 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 74.76 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -38.31 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does Qatar rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
- Qatar ranks 18th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 996.4%. 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 Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military expenditure SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.