Qatar

Wirtschafts- und Branchenüberblick

Qatar is a high-income Gulf state whose economy is anchored by the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export operations and significant petroleum production, with hydrocarbon revenues accounting for roughly 37 percent of GDP. The country holds approximately 11 percent of the world's known natural gas reserves, making it one of the leading energy exporters globally. Diversification efforts under Qatar National Vision 2030 have driven growth in financial services, construction, tourism, and logistics, with non-hydrocarbon GDP expanding 4.8 percent in 2025. Real GDP grew approximately 2.9 percent in 2025, inflation remained subdued at around 0.5 percent, and the current account recorded a substantial surplus. The Qatar Stock Exchange lists around 55 domestic companies across banking, energy, industrials, and real estate, with the financial sector dominating by market capitalisation.

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Makro

BIP nominal, USD	$216.29B
BIP-Wachstum real, jährlich	2.3%
Inflation jährlich	1.3%
Bevölkerung Menschen	3.1M
BIP pro Kopf USD	$70,930
Marktkapitalisierung gesamt notiert, USD	$166.30B
Marktkapitalisierung / BIP	76.9%
Arbeitslosigkeit	0.1%
Börsennotierte Unternehmen	55
Börse	Qatar Stock Exchange, the principal securities exchange of Qatar, headquartered in Doha and operating under the supervision of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority. (QSE)

Datenjahr: 2024. Quellen: Qatar Central Bank, Annual Macroeconomic Review 2025, IMF Article IV Consultation, Qatar, February 2025, World Bank Development Indicators 2024, Forbes Middle East, Top 20 Listed Companies in Qatar 2025, MSCI Qatar Index Factsheet (msci.com), MSCI Qatar IMI Index (msci.com), Qatar Stock Exchange (qse.com.qa), FocusEconomics, Qatar Country Report 2025, Swiss Economic Report on Qatar 2024/2025, ILO Qatar Employment Factsheet, August 2025, BusinessToday India, Qatar Golden Visa, October 2025, IMI Daily, GCC Golden Visa Guide 2026, Worldometer Qatar GDP 2025, StockAnalysis.com, Qatar Stock Exchange listings, Capital.com, Top Companies in Qatar by Market Cap 2026, TheGlobalEconomy.com, Qatar Listed Companies 2025, CEIC Data, Qatar Market Capitalization and Macroeconomic Indicators. Individual figures may cover different reference periods — for example a fiscal year, or an estimate for the current year — and the overview above states these where known.

Lokale Börse & Zugang

Börse	Qatar Stock Exchange, the principal securities exchange of Qatar, headquartered in Doha and operating under the supervision of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority.
Kürzel	QSE
Website	www.qse.com.qa
Währung	QAR

Lokaler Brokerzugang

Foreign investors can access Qatar Stock Exchange-listed equities through international brokers that provide Gulf region or emerging-market trading desks, including Interactive Brokers, Saxo Bank, and certain regional brokers such as QNB Financial Services and Commercial Bank Brokerage. Direct retail access for non-residents requires approval and account opening with a QSE-registered brokerage. US-based investors most commonly gain exposure through the iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (ticker QAT) without needing a direct brokerage account in Qatar. There are no Qatari company ADRs actively trading on major US exchanges as of 2025. Foreign ownership limits apply to individual listed companies and vary by sector; certain shares are reserved for Qatari nationals.

Globale Broker mit Zugang zu ausländischen Märkten

• Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
• Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
• Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
• Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.

Nur zur Orientierung aufgeführt – keine Empfehlung. Verfügbare Märkte, Gebühren und Anmeldebedingungen variieren je nach Broker und Wohnsitzland.

Umzug & Aufenthalt

Zugang für ausländische Investoren

Qatar has no personal income tax for individuals. Foreigners constitute the large majority of residents, with expatriates making up roughly 88 percent of the population. Arabic is the official language and English is widely used in business. The Qatari riyal is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of approximately 3.64 QAR per USD. Qatar joined the US Visa Waiver Programme in 2024, allowing Qatari citizens visa-free travel to the United States. Cost of living is relatively high, particularly for accommodation in prime areas such as The Pearl and Lusail. Religious and social norms are governed by Islamic law and should be observed by residents and visitors.