What is energy intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar?

Energy intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar was 1.49 kilowatt-hours per dollar in 2022, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest energy intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Qatar?

The highest recorded value was 20.11 kilowatt-hours per dollar in 1992.

What is the lowest energy intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Qatar?

The lowest recorded value was 0.3576 kilowatt-hours per dollar in 1966.

How does Qatar rank for energy intensity vs. gdp per capita?

Qatar ranks 33rd out of 163 countries with data for 2022.

Is energy intensity vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Qatar?

Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Qatar data come from?

The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Energy intensity vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Energy intensity vs. GDP per capita in Qatar

Name: Energy intensity vs. GDP per capita in Qatar
Creator: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Qatar: Energy intensity vs. GDP per capita was 1.49 kilowatt-hours per dollar in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

1.49 kilowatt-hours per dollar

Change on year

down 0.1%

World rank

33rd

of 163 countries

All-time high

20.11 kilowatt-hours per dollar

in 1992

All-time low

0.3576 kilowatt-hours per dollar

in 1966

Years of data

1965–2022

Energy intensity vs. GDP per capita in Qatar, 1965–2022

Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per dollar.

Analysis

In 2022, energy intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar stood at 1.49 kilowatt-hours per dollar.

That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, energy intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar peaked at 20.11 kilowatt-hours per dollar in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.3576 kilowatt-hours per dollar, in 1966.

Qatar ranks 33rd of 163 countries on this measure, in the top 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
1960s	0.8278 kilowatt-hours per dollar	0.3576 kilowatt-hours per dollar	1.71 kilowatt-hours per dollar	5
1970s	2.2 kilowatt-hours per dollar	1.51 kilowatt-hours per dollar	4.96 kilowatt-hours per dollar	10
1980s	10.66 kilowatt-hours per dollar	4.91 kilowatt-hours per dollar	14.89 kilowatt-hours per dollar	10
1990s	13.14 kilowatt-hours per dollar	6 kilowatt-hours per dollar	20.11 kilowatt-hours per dollar	10
2000s	2.95 kilowatt-hours per dollar	1.55 kilowatt-hours per dollar	4.47 kilowatt-hours per dollar	10
2010s	1.5 kilowatt-hours per dollar	1.33 kilowatt-hours per dollar	1.65 kilowatt-hours per dollar	10
2020s	1.47 kilowatt-hours per dollar	1.43 kilowatt-hours per dollar	1.49 kilowatt-hours per dollar	3

Countries ranked near Qatar

30 Estonia 1.53 kilowatt-hours per dollar compare
31 Serbia 1.53 kilowatt-hours per dollar compare
32 China 1.49 kilowatt-hours per dollar compare
34 Malaysia 1.48 kilowatt-hours per dollar compare
35 Saint Lucia 1.45 kilowatt-hours per dollar compare
36 Uzbekistan 1.43 kilowatt-hours per dollar compare

See the full ranking of 164 places →

More energy & mining data for Qatar

Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
Ores and metals imports 4.9% (2024)
Ores and metals exports 2.5% (2024)
Gas production 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
Gas production per person 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
Fuel exports 83.8% (2024)
Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.7% (2023)
Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.9% (2023)

All data for Qatar →

Frequently asked questions

What is energy intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar?: Energy intensity vs. gdp per capita in Qatar was 1.49 kilowatt-hours per dollar in 2022, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest energy intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Qatar?: The highest recorded value was 20.11 kilowatt-hours per dollar in 1992.
What is the lowest energy intensity vs. gdp per capita recorded in Qatar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.3576 kilowatt-hours per dollar in 1966.
How does Qatar rank for energy intensity vs. gdp per capita?: Qatar ranks 33rd out of 163 countries with data for 2022.
Is energy intensity vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Qatar?: Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar data come from?: The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Energy intensity vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Energy intensity vs. GDP per capita
Unit: kilowatt-hours per dollar
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 164 places, 7,728 data points, 1965–2022
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measured in kilowatt-hours of total energy supply per international-$ of GDP.