Qatar Unemployment Rate
Qatar's unemployment rate held steady at 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This rate matches the 0.1% observed in the third quarter of 2024. The sustained low unemployment is supported by Qatar's strong energy sector which fuels economic activity and labor demand. Qatarization policies, designed to boost citizen employment and ongoing infrastructure projects also contribute to job creation. The large expatriate workforce is essential for meeting labor market demands. Qatar's record low unemployment rate was 0.1% in Q1 2017 and record high was 0.2% in Q4 2015.
Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2024)
(in %)Qatar Unemployment Rate : Definition
The Qatar unemployment rate shows the percentage of the labor force without jobs but seeking work. It is calculated quarterly by dividing the number of unemployed people by the total labor force and multiplying by 100. Qatar's Planning and Statistics Authority typically collects this data via labor force surveys.