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Qatar Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

40.62% −0.56% (-1.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #127 Global Peak 81.85% (1999) Source IMF WEO

Qatar Government Debt to GDP (1990–2025)

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
Show all years (1990-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3% GDP growth 4.2% C/A balance 26.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

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

What is Qatar's government debt to gdp?

Qatar's government debt to gdp was 40.62% in 2025. Ranked 127th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Qatar?

Qatar's government debt to gdp peaked at 81.85% in 1999.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Qatar?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Qatar was 9.37% in 2007.

How does Qatar rank in government debt to gdp?

Qatar ranks 127th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Qatar in 2025?

Qatar's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 40.62% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Qatar in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Qatar in 2025 was 40.62%. This ranks 127th in the world.

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