Terms of trade adjustment in Qatar
Qatar: Terms of trade adjustment was -92.42 billion constant LCU in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Qatar, 1980–2020
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2020, terms of trade adjustment in Qatar stood at -92.42 billion constant LCU.
That represents a change of down 221.8% on the previous year and down 334.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Qatar peaked at 181.72 billion constant LCU in 2013 and was at its lowest, -102.31 billion constant LCU, in 2016.
Qatar ranks 156th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -7.33 billion constant LCU | -20.96 billion constant LCU | 10.57 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -32.89 billion constant LCU | -60.49 billion constant LCU | -17.08 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | -5.86 billion constant LCU | -51.76 billion constant LCU | 79.06 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.28 billion constant LCU | -102.31 billion constant LCU | 181.72 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -92.42 billion constant LCU | -92.42 billion constant LCU | -92.42 billion constant LCU | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Qatar
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3.64 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -45.42 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -12.48 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 4.42 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1.21 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -15.79 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -4.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 258,678 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 74,330 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 768.85 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Qatar?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Qatar was -92.42 billion constant LCU in 2020, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 181.72 billion constant LCU in 2013.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -102.31 billion constant LCU in 2016.
- How does Qatar rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Qatar ranks 156th out of 178 countries with data for 2020.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 334.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.