Qatar’s construction sector continues to record positive growth rates, with projections indicating significant market expansion over the next five years. According to the Qatar Construction Industry Databook Series – Market Size & Forecast by Value and Volume, Q1 2025 by ResearchAndMarkets, the total value of the construction market is expected to rise from $35.1 billion in 2024 to approximately $43.4 billion by the end of 2029.
The sector maintained a steady growth path between 2020 and 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. This upward trend is set to continue, with an expected CAGR of 3.3% during the 2025–2029 period. In 2025 alone, the market is projected to reach $36.7 billion, marking a 4.4% increase from the previous year.
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of construction activity across both building and infrastructure segments, incorporating over 100 key performance indicators (KPIs). It covers aspects such as construction costs, project value and volume, and provides insights across more than 30 categories, including residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional real estate.
Simultaneously, strong momentum is observed in the real estate market. In March 2025, a total of 283 real estate transactions were recorded, with a combined value of approximately $357.5 million—slightly down from $359.6 million in February. The majority of this activity was concentrated in the municipalities of Doha ($149.2 million), Al Rayyan ($76.4 million), and Umm Salal ($39.5 million).
As for residential property transactions, 107 deals were completed, amounting to a total of around $59 million. The most active areas were Doha (34% of all transactions), followed by Al Rayyan (21%) and Al Shamal (14%).
The concurrent growth of both the construction sector and real estate market highlights Qatar’s robust momentum as it moves toward a future of sustained economic and urban development.
