Qatar Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Qatar's consumer price index was 130.71 in 2025, ranked 161st globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1979–2025.
Overview
Qatar's consumer price index stood at 130.71 in 2025, a rise of +4.69 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 130.71 by 2025. Qatar ranked 161st globally.
Qatar's Consumer Price Index (CPI) has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 47 years, with the latest reading standing at 130.71. Since its inception in 1979, the CPI has risen substantially, with the all-time low of 31.15 and the all-time high of 130.71 being reached in the same year. Compared to its peer countries, Qatar's CPI is closely ranked with Panama and Belize, both of which have slightly higher indices. The CPI in Qatar has been rising steadily since the early 2000s, likely driven by the country's rapid economic growth and increasing demand for consumer goods. A notable exception was the slight decline in CPI in 2009, a common trend observed in many countries during the global financial crisis. The trend is expected to continue, with a potential acceleration driven by Qatar's ongoing efforts to diversify its economy and increase its reliance on non-hydrocarbon sectors.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 138.02 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 134.37 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 130.71 | - | - |
| 2025 | 130.71 | +4.69 | #161 |
| 2024 | 126.02 | +1.58 | #18 |
| 2023 | 124.44 | +3.66 | #21 |
| 2022 | 120.79 | +5.75 | #25 |
| 2021 | 115.04 | +2.59 | #34 |
| 2020 | 112.45 | −2.93 | #34 |
| 2019 | 115.38 | −0.77 | #52 |
| 2018 | 116.16 | +0.30 | #67 |
| 2017 | 115.86 | +0.46 | #82 |
| 2016 | 115.40 | +3.01 | #87 |
| 2015 | 112.39 | +2.00 | #80 |
| 2014 | 110.39 | +3.58 | #73 |
| 2013 | 106.81 | +3.33 | #36 |
| 2012 | 103.48 | +2.34 | #15 |
| 2011 | 101.14 | +1.14 | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's consumer price index was 130.71 in 2025. Ranked 161st globally. This represents a 3.7% increase from the previous year.
Qatar's consumer price index peaked at 130.71 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Qatar was 31.15 in 1979.
Qatar ranks 161st globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's consumer price index is projected to reach 130.71 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Qatar in 2025 was 130.71. This ranks 161st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_consumer-price-index,
title = {Qatar Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}