Qatar’s data center market revenue is projected to reach USD 206.90 million (QAR 753.32 million) in 2025, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.78%, resulting in a market volume of USD 259 million by 2029.
Recent Statista data further highlights that Qatar’s network infrastructure dominates the market with a market volume of USD 131 million predicted for 2025.
The data center market represents approximately 0.10% of the country’s GDP, which stood at USD 235.8 billion (QAR 858.55 billion) in 2022.
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Growth Factors
Sub-markets such as servers, storage, and network infrastructure are essential in fueling Qatar’s data center market growth, yet challenges such as high implementation costs, resource limitations, and a shortage of skilled professionals continue to restrain expansion.
Market trends indicate a strong shift towards hybrid- and multi-cloud strategies, as organizations seek scalable and flexible IT infrastructures to support digital transformation efforts.
Qatar's investment in digital infrastructure, along with strict data security regulations, has attracted global players to establish data centers within the country.
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Other Notable Markets
From a broader communications sector perspective, revenue in Qatar’s communication services market is expected to reach USD 2.5 billion (QAR 9.10 billion) in 2025.
Separately, Qatar’s artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to reach an estimated USD 567.10 million (QAR 2.06 billion) in 2025, according to a report by Statista. This surge in AI adoption is being driven by Qatar’s strategic investments and technological transformations, reflecting the country’s commitment to innovation.
Technology experts emphasize that companies in Qatar are strategically focusing on “transformative AI enhancement” and deploying innovative solutions to maintain high data integrity and security standards.
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