Government gross debt in Qatar

International Monetary Fund · Annual · Importance

IMF forecast (WEO): 2026: 46.4% 2027: 39.5% 2028: 37.6% 2029: 36.8% 2030: 36.0% 2031: 35.7%

81.8 (1999) ANUAL · % of GDP · Annual · CSV

Period	% of GDP
Jan 1999	81.8
Jan 1998	76.6
Jan 1997	54.4
Jan 1996	57.8
Jan 1995	50.2
Jan 1994	54.8
Jan 1993	46.3
Jan 1992	19.9
Jan 1991	21.8
Jan 1990	12.6

About this indicator

Source

International Monetary Fund

Frequency

Annual

Release

Published annually (with quarterly advance estimates in some economies), subject to revision with the national accounts.

What it is

Government gross debt measures the total outstanding liabilities of Qatar's government owed to its creditors. It is reported in absolute terms and as a share of GDP to assess the strength of the state's finances.

How it's calculated

The figure comes from the Finance Ministry, the Qatar Central Bank and IMF estimates: the sum of government bonds and loans set against nominal GDP. It is annual and, given the weight of gas, heavily dependent on hydrocarbon prices.

Market implications

A pickup in Qatari debt usually reflects deficits in periods of low gas prices or issuance to fund large investments; contained levels and its high rating make it a benchmark Gulf issuer for investors.

Limitations

Gross debt does not reflect Qatar's net position: the country holds a huge sovereign wealth fund (QIA) whose assets are not captured here. It is also an annual, revisable figure, sensitive to gas prices and nominal GDP.