Qatar—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #105 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
2.9%
2031
YoY Change
+61.1%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#105
of 192 countries
Maximum
19.3%
2013
Minimum
-9.2%
2016
CAGR
-1.5%
32 years
Last
2.9%
Previous
1.8%
Highest
19.3%
Lowest
-9.2%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Qatar's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -3.4% in 2026, ranking #105 out of 192 countries. This represents a +61.1% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 19.3% (2013) and the lowest was -9.2% (2016). The IMF WEO projects 2.9% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Qatar's fiscal balance was 1.3% of GDP in 2026, ranking 18th globally, showing a 92.3% increase from the previous year.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | 2.9% | +61.1% |
| 2030 | 1.8% | +550.0% |
| 2029 | -0.4% | +91.5% |
| 2028 | -4.7% | +2.1% |
| 2027 | -4.8% | -41.2% |
| 2026 | -3.4% | -240.0% |
| 2025 | -1.0% | -242.9% |
| 2024 | 0.7% | -87.3% |
| 2023 | 5.5% | -47.1% |
| 2022 | 10.4% | +5100.0% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | +109.5% |
| 2020 | -2.1% | -310.0% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | -56.5% |
| 2018 | 2.3% | +133.8% |
| 2017 | -6.8% | +26.1% |
| 2016 | -9.2% | -150.0% |
| 2015 | 18.4% | +37.3% |
| 2014 | 13.4% | -30.6% |
| 2013 | 19.3% | +124.4% |
| 2012 | 8.6% | +65.4% |
| 2011 | 5.2% | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 4.6% | -67.4% |
| 2009 | 14.1% | +48.4% |
| 2008 | 9.5% | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 10.3% | +22.6% |
| 2006 | 8.4% | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 9.8% | -44.6% |
| 2004 | 17.7% | +164.2% |
| 2003 | 6.7% | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 7.9% | +75.6% |
| 2001 | 4.5% | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 4.6% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -3.4% | -240.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -4.8% | -41.2% |
| 2028Forecast | -4.7% | +2.1% |
| 2029Forecast | -0.4% | +91.5% |
| 2030Forecast | 1.8% | +550.0% |
| 2031Forecast | 2.9% | +61.1% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Naoero | 13.1% | 2026 |
| 3 | Norway | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 4 | Oman | 5.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.9% | 2026 |
| 6 | Lesotho | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 7 | Macao SAR, China | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 8 | Singapore | 3.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Lebanon | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 3.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General government net lending/borrowing as a percentage of GDP. A positive value indicates a fiscal surplus; negative indicates a deficit.
Methodology
Revenue minus expenditure minus net acquisition of nonfinancial assets, as a percentage of GDP. A comprehensive measure of the fiscal balance.
Unit
Percent of GDP