Qatar’s economy recorded an annual increase of 3.7 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
The real gross domestic product (GDP) reached 181.5 billion riyals in Q1 2025, up from 175 billion riyals in Q1 2024. The non-hydrocarbon (non-oil) economy accounted for approximately 63.6 percent of the real GDP—about 115 billion riyals—compared to 62.6 percent during the same period in 2024.
The growth in the non-oil economy was mainly driven by increases in the following sectors: manufacturing (5.6%), construction (4.4%), real estate activities (7%), transportation and storage (3.5%), wholesale and retail trade (14.6%), and accommodation and food services (13.8%).
Source: (Al-Khaleej UAE Newspaper, Edited)
