International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Qatar
Qatar: International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items was 4.76 billion current US$ in 2020. ▼ Falling
International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Qatar, 2011–2020
Source: Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2020, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Qatar stood at 4.76 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 56.5% on the previous year and down 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Qatar peaked at 6.01 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2.48 billion current US$, in 2018.
That places Qatar 4th out of 179 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.01 billion current US$ | 2.48 billion current US$ | 6.01 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 2020s | 4.76 billion current US$ | 4.76 billion current US$ | 4.76 billion current US$ | 1 |
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More private sector data for Qatar
- Merchandise exports 88.77 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 11.6% (2024)
- Food exports 0.1% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 37.54 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 74.4% (2024)
- Food imports 11.2% (2024)
- Merchandise trade 58.6% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 23.64 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 36.2% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 16.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Qatar?
- International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Qatar was 4.76 billion current US$ in 2020, according to Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism.
- What is the highest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 6.01 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.48 billion current US$ in 2018.
- How does Qatar rank for international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items?
- Qatar ranks 4th out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism, published as part of International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International tourism expenditures for passenger transport items are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries for all services provided during international transportation by nonresident carriers. Also included are passenger services performed within an economy by nonresident carriers. Excluded are passenger services provided to nonresidents by resident carriers within the resident economies; these are included in travel items. In addition to the services covered by passenger fares--including fares that are a part of package tours but excluding cruise fares, which are included in travel--passenger services include such items as charges for excess baggage, vehicles, or other personal accompanying effects and expenditures for food, drink, or other items for which passengers make expenditures while on board carriers. Data are in current U.S. dollars.