Qatar Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Qatar's government debt was 42.47% in December 2025, up from 41.40% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 41.40%.
Qatar's government debt stands at 42.47% as of December 2025. The government debt currently sits at 42.47% (up from 41.40% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 9.37% and 81.85%, and is 1.06% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Qatar ranks #122 on government debt by latest value. It rose from 41.40% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 41.40%.
What's driving it
The debt ratio moves with budget deficits, growth, interest costs and the currency; faster nominal growth lowers it, while wide deficits push it up.
Recent readings
| Period | Government debt |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 42.47% |
| Dec 2024 | 41.40% |
| Dec 2023 | 42.81% |
| Dec 2022 | 42.56% |
| Dec 2021 | 58.40% |
| Dec 2020 | 72.61% |
| Dec 2019 | 62.09% |
| Dec 2018 | 52.18% |
Data: Source: IMF — International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity (IRFCL), International Liquidity (IL), Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), World Economic Outlook (WEO). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How Much Government Debt Does Qatar Have in 2026?
Qatar's government debt was 42.47% in December 2025, up from 41.40% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 41.40%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Qatar?
It rose in the latest reading — 42.47% in December 2025 versus 41.40% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is government debt?
It measures total public debt expressed as a share of gross domestic product (debt-to-GDP).