Net portfolio investment in Qatar
Qatar: Net portfolio investment was 26.32 billion usd in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Qatar, 2011–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2024, net portfolio investment in Qatar stood at 26.32 billion usd.
That represents a change of down 10.6% on the previous year and up 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Qatar peaked at 29.44 billion usd in 2023 and was at its lowest, -9.20 billion usd, in 2017.
That places Qatar 15th out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in Qatar, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 19.03 billion usd | — |
| 2012 | -2.80 billion usd | -114.7% |
| 2013 | 18.31 billion usd | -754.1% |
| 2014 | 19.93 billion usd | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 16.55 billion usd | -17.0% |
| 2016 | -6.07 billion usd | -136.7% |
| 2017 | -9.20 billion usd | +51.6% |
| 2018 | 5.32 billion usd | -157.9% |
| 2019 | -2.18 billion usd | -140.9% |
| 2020 | 12.55 billion usd | -675.9% |
| 2021 | 12.16 billion usd | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 12.15 billion usd | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 29.44 billion usd | +142.3% |
| 2024 | 26.32 billion usd | -10.6% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 26.32 billion usd is above the median for high income countries, which is 168.32 million usd, 156.4× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 26.32 billion usd is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 958.60 million usd, 27.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.54 billion usd | -9.20 billion usd | 19.93 billion usd | 9 |
| 2020s | 18.52 billion usd | 12.15 billion usd | 29.44 billion usd | 5 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More economy & growth data for Qatar
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9074 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.61 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 3.34 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0155 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,125 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.03 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 559.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0141 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,020 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 3.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net portfolio investment in Qatar?
- Net portfolio investment in Qatar was 26.32 billion usd in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 29.44 billion usd in 2023.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.20 billion usd in 2017.
- How does Qatar rank for net portfolio investment?
- Qatar ranks 15th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars).