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Qatar Poverty Rate

Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15/day  SI.POV.DDAY

Qatar's poverty rate was 0.00% in 2017, ranked 6th globally. Data from World Bank, covering 2017–2017.

0.00%
Year 2017 Rank #6 Global Peak 0.00% (2017) Source World Bank

Overview

Qatar's poverty rate stood at 0.00% in 2017. Qatar ranked 6th globally.

Qatar has consistently reported a near-zero poverty rate since at least 2017, ranking among the lowest globally according to World Bank data. The country's 0.00% poverty rate in 2017, the same figure recorded as the all-time peak and trough, underscores its exceptional economic performance. In comparison, peer countries such as France, which ranked among the closest, reported a 0.00% poverty rate in the same year. This remarkable achievement is largely attributed to Qatar's strong oil and gas reserves, which have enabled significant economic growth and social development. As a result, Qatar has effectively eliminated poverty, a testament to the effective implementation of its economic policies. However, the country's reliance on a single commodity, oil, poses a risk to its long-term economic stability, and a potential shift in global energy markets could alter Qatar's trajectory.

Data & projection

Year Poverty Rate YoY change Rank
2017 0.00% – #6

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 poverty rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Qatar's poverty rate?▾

Qatar's poverty rate was 0.00% in 2017. Ranked 6th globally.

What was the highest poverty rate in Qatar?▾

Qatar's poverty rate peaked at 0.00% in 2017.

What was the lowest poverty rate in Qatar?▾

The lowest poverty rate in Qatar was 0.00% in 2017.

How does Qatar rank in poverty rate?▾

Qatar ranks 6th globally in poverty rate as of 2017.

What is the World Bank indicator code for poverty rate?▾

The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.DDAY. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the poverty rate of Qatar in 2017?▾

The poverty rate of Qatar in 2017 was 0.00%. This ranks 6th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_qatar_poverty-rate, title = {Qatar Poverty Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/poverty-rate/}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }
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