Qatar Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Qatar's foreign reserves was $57.8B in 2025, ranked 41st globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1966–2025.
Overview
Qatar's foreign reserves stood at $57.8B in 2025, a rise of +$3.8B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $57.8B by 2025. Qatar ranked 41st globally.
Qatar's foreign reserves have experienced significant growth over the past six decades. Starting from a modest 7,200,000.00 in 1966, the country's foreign reserves have increased by a factor of over 8 million, reaching a record high of 57,826,906,679.49 in 2025. This growth trajectory has positioned Qatar among the top 40 countries globally in terms of foreign reserves, narrowly surpassing Colombia's 61,177,855,394.99. The country's foreign reserves have been fueled by its vast hydrocarbon wealth and strategic investments. Since 2025 marks a new all-time peak, Qatar's foreign reserves have demonstrated resilience and adaptability in navigating the complexities of the global economy. However, any significant shift in commodity prices or a change in the country's investment strategy could alter the trajectory of its foreign reserves, potentially impacting Qatar's financial stability and economic growth prospects.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $64.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $61.4B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $57.8B | - | - |
| 2025 | $57.8B | +$3.8B | #41 |
| 2024 | $54.0B | +$2.4B | #39 |
| 2023 | $51.5B | +$4.1B | #42 |
| 2022 | $47.4B | +$5.2B | #42 |
| 2021 | $42.2B | +$1.2B | #45 |
| 2020 | $41.0B | +$1.3B | #45 |
| 2019 | $39.7B | +$9.4B | #46 |
| 2018 | $30.4B | +$15.4B | #50 |
| 2017 | $15.0B | −$16.9B | #65 |
| 2016 | $31.9B | −$5.4B | #46 |
| 2015 | $37.3B | −$6.0B | #42 |
| 2014 | $43.2B | +$1.1B | #39 |
| 2013 | $42.1B | +$8.9B | #43 |
| 2012 | $33.2B | +$16.4B | #45 |
| 2011 | $16.8B | −$14.4B | #58 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Qatar's foreign reserves was $57.8B in 2025. Ranked 41st globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
Qatar's foreign reserves peaked at $57.8B in 2025.
The lowest foreign reserves in Qatar was $7.2M in 1966.
Qatar ranks 41st globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Qatar's foreign reserves is projected to reach $57.8B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Qatar's foreign reserves was approximately 57.83 billion ($57.8B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Qatar in 2025 was $57.8B. This ranks 41st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_qatar_reserves,
title = {Qatar Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/qatar/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}