Income and Expenditure: Qatar

July 2024

In 2023, Qatar ranked third in average gross income among Middle East and Africa countries. The 2022 FIFA World Cup made a major contribution to the economy, but that could not be duplicated in 2023 as per capita disposable income and consumer expenditure saw declines. Income disparities remain a challenge, especially in terms of the gender gap and as the concentration of wealth is restricted to a select few, evident in the share of ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

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Income and Expenditure: Qatar

HEADLINES

Qatar's income levels and economy showed resilience despite 2023 slowdown
Unemployment remains under 1%, but income distribution remains uneven
Decline in consumer expenditure recorded as high expenditure of 2022 could not be replicated
Wealth concentration and luxury market potential to increase in Qatar
Chart 1 Annual Gross Income Distribution by Age in Qatar 2023
Chart 2 Distribution of Income in Qatar: Key Metrics 2023-2028
Chart 3 Gross Income Growth Index in Qatar 2023-2028
Chart 4 Average Gross Income by Age in Qatar 2023-2028
Chart 5 Population by Income Bracket 2028
Chart 6 Gini Index 2023/2028
Chart 7 Households by Disposable Income (PPP) 2023-2028
Chart 8 Overview of Qatar’s Social Classes 2028
Chart 9 Social Class E by Age 2023/2028
Chart 10 Consumer Market and Spending in Qatar: Key Metrics 2023-2028
Chart 11 Urban/Rural Consumer Expenditure 2028
Chart 12 Household Expenditure 2023
Chart 13 Consumer Spending by Category in Qatar 2023/2028: USD per Household
Chart 14 Index of Consumer Prices in Qatar 2018-2023
Chart 15 Household Expenditure by Category in Qatar 2028
Chart 16 Qatar’s Wealth Landscape 2023-2030
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