Qatar Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Qatar's government debt to gdp was 40.62% in 2025, ranked 127th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Qatar's government debt to GDP ratio has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. At 9.37 in 2007, the country's debt to GDP ratio reached its lowest point since 1990, when the data began to be recorded. Conversely, in 1999, Qatar's debt to GDP ratio peaked at 81.85, one of the highest among its peers, with Indonesia's ratio reaching 113.11 in 2004 and Mauritania's ratio reaching 143.23 in 2011. The current ratio of 40.62, as of 2025, places Qatar at number 127 globally, closely ranking with Indonesia's 40.83 and Bangladesh's 40.27. The IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO) data suggests that Qatar's government debt to GDP ratio has been gradually increasing since the mid-2010s, following a period of rapid economic growth driven by high oil prices. A decline in global oil prices or a significant shift in Qatar's economic diversification strategy could alter the trajectory of its debt to GDP ratio in the future.
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
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title = {Qatar Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}