Qatar Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Qatar's government debt to gdp stood at 40.62% in 2025, a decline of +0.56% from 2024. The IMF projects 40.62% by 2025. Qatar ranked 127th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 34.87% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 35.64% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 35.91% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 36.68% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 38.80% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 40.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 40.62% | −0.56% | #127 |
| 2024 | 41.18% | −2.49% | #58 |
| 2023 | 43.67% | +1.11% | #65 |
| 2022 | 42.57% | −15.83% | #61 |
| 2021 | 58.40% | −14.22% | #100 |
| 2020 | 72.61% | +10.53% | #127 |
| 2019 | 62.09% | +9.91% | #130 |
| 2018 | 52.18% | +0.61% | #107 |
| 2017 | 51.57% | +4.86% | #104 |
| 2016 | 46.71% | +11.16% | #96 |
| 2015 | 35.55% | +10.64% | #63 |
| 2014 | 24.91% | −5.97% | #43 |
| 2013 | 30.88% | −1.24% | #70 |
| 2012 | 32.12% | −1.36% | #76 |
| 2011 | 33.47% | +3.05% | #81 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's government debt to gdp was 40.62% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's government debt to gdp peaked at 81.85% in 1999.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Qatar was 9.37% in 2007.
Qatar ranks 127th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Qatar's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 40.62% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Qatar in 2025 was 40.62%. This ranks 127th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Qatar Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}