Qatar Inflation Rate — 2026 CPI Data, Trend & Outlook
Qatar's inflation rate was 1.27% in December 2024, down from 3.03% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 3.03%.
Qatar's inflation rate stands at 1.27% as of December 2024. The inflation rate currently sits at 1.27% (down from 3.03% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between -4.86% and 15.05%, and is 1.76% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 193 economies tracked on this platform, Qatar ranks #150 on inflation rate by latest value. It fell from 3.03% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 3.03%.
What's driving it
Inflation is shaped by energy and food prices, the exchange rate, wage growth and the stance of monetary policy; central banks lift interest rates to cool it and ease when it falls back toward target.
Recent readings
| Period | Inflation rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 1.27% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.03% |
| Dec 2022 | 5.00% |
| Dec 2021 | 2.30% |
| Dec 2020 | -2.54% |
| Dec 2019 | -0.67% |
| Dec 2018 | 0.26% |
| Dec 2017 | 0.39% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Inflation Rate in Qatar Right Now (2026)?
Qatar's inflation rate was 1.27% in December 2024, down from 3.03% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 3.03%.
Is the inflation rate rising or falling in Qatar?
It fell in the latest reading — 1.27% in December 2024 versus 3.03% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is inflation rate?
It measures how fast consumer prices are rising, measured by the consumer price index (CPI).