Qatar Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Qatar's gross savings was 45.26% in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 10.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Qatar's gross savings stood at 45.26% in 2025, a decline of +5.21% from 2024. The IMF projects 45.26% by 2025. Qatar ranked 3rd globally.
Qatar's gross savings rate has demonstrated significant fluctuations over the past four decades. At 45.26 percent of GDP in 2025, the country ranks third globally, indicating a substantial capacity for domestic savings. Historically, Qatar's gross savings peaked at 63.35 percent in 2008, while hitting a trough of 12.79 percent in 1993. Notably, this trajectory is comparable to that of Kuwait, which also experienced a high of 54.49 percent in 2006 and a low of 12.12 percent in 1983. In comparison, Iran's savings rate of 47.65 percent in 2025 is only marginally higher. China's savings rate of 42.12 percent in 2025 is lower than Qatar's, despite the country's large population and rapid economic growth. The current high savings rate suggests a strong foundation for Qatar's future economic development, but a decline in oil prices or a significant shift in global economic conditions could potentially alter this trajectory and necessitate adjustments to the country's savings strategy.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 28.35% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 31.68% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 34.94% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 37.47% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 42.52% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 45.26% | - | - |
| 2025 | 45.26% | −5.21% | #3 |
| 2024 | 50.47% | −1.77% | #1 |
| 2023 | 52.24% | −5.18% | #1 |
| 2022 | 57.42% | +5.98% | #1 |
| 2021 | 51.45% | +9.66% | #2 |
| 2020 | 41.78% | −4.37% | #7 |
| 2019 | 46.15% | −3.59% | #5 |
| 2018 | 49.74% | +3.14% | #4 |
| 2017 | 46.60% | +3.24% | #4 |
| 2016 | 43.36% | −2.21% | #5 |
| 2015 | 45.57% | −10.18% | #5 |
| 2014 | 55.75% | −2.50% | #5 |
| 2013 | 58.25% | −2.08% | #4 |
| 2012 | 60.33% | +0.23% | #3 |
| 2011 | 60.10% | +11.92% | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's gross savings was 45.26% in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year.
Qatar's gross savings peaked at 63.35% in 2008.
The lowest gross savings in Qatar was 12.79% in 1993.
Qatar ranks 3rd globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's gross savings is projected to reach 45.26% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Qatar in 2025 was 45.26%. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_gross-savings,
title = {Qatar Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}