What is tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index in Qatar?

Tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index in Qatar was 0.034 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Qatar?

The highest recorded value was 0.089 in 2021.

What is the lowest tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Qatar?

The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1900.

How does Qatar rank for tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index?

Qatar ranks 174th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index rising or falling in Qatar?

Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Qatar data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Qatar

Name: Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Qatar
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Qatar: Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index was 0.034 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.034

Change on year

down 60.9%

World rank

174th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.089

in 2021

All-time low

0.011

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Qatar, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Qatar recorded 0.034 for tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 60.9% on the previous year and down 17.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index in Qatar peaked at 0.089 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.011, in 1900.

That places Qatar 174th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Qatar, year by year

Annual values for Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Qatar, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.011	—
1901	0.011	+0.0%
1902	0.011	+0.0%
1903	0.011	+0.0%
1904	0.011	+0.0%
1905	0.011	+0.0%
1906	0.011	+0.0%
1907	0.011	+0.0%
1908	0.011	+0.0%
1909	0.011	+0.0%
1910	0.011	+0.0%
1911	0.011	+0.0%
1912	0.011	+0.0%
1913	0.011	+0.0%
1914	0.011	+0.0%
1915	0.011	+0.0%
1916	0.011	+0.0%
1917	0.011	+0.0%
1918	0.013	+18.2%
1919	0.013	+0.0%
1920	0.013	+0.0%
1921	0.013	+0.0%
1922	0.013	+0.0%
1923	0.013	+0.0%
1924	0.013	+0.0%
1925	0.013	+0.0%
1926	0.013	+0.0%
1927	0.013	+0.0%
1928	0.013	+0.0%
1929	0.013	+0.0%
1930	0.013	+0.0%
1931	0.013	+0.0%
1932	0.013	+0.0%
1933	0.013	+0.0%
1934	0.013	+0.0%
1935	0.013	+0.0%
1936	0.013	+0.0%
1937	0.013	+0.0%
1938	0.013	+0.0%
1939	0.013	+0.0%
1940	0.012	-7.7%
1941	0.012	+0.0%
1942	0.012	+0.0%
1943	0.012	+0.0%
1944	0.012	+0.0%
1945	0.012	+0.0%
1946	0.012	+0.0%
1947	0.012	+0.0%
1948	0.012	+0.0%
1949	0.012	+0.0%
1950	0.013	+8.3%
1951	0.013	+0.0%
1952	0.013	+0.0%
1953	0.013	+0.0%
1954	0.013	+0.0%
1955	0.013	+0.0%
1956	0.013	+0.0%
1957	0.013	+0.0%
1958	0.013	+0.0%
1959	0.013	+0.0%
1960	0.013	+0.0%
1961	0.013	+0.0%
1962	0.013	+0.0%
1963	0.013	+0.0%
1964	0.013	+0.0%
1965	0.013	+0.0%
1966	0.013	+0.0%
1967	0.013	+0.0%
1968	0.013	+0.0%
1969	0.013	+0.0%
1970	0.016	+23.1%
1971	0.016	+0.0%
1972	0.017	+6.3%
1973	0.017	+0.0%
1974	0.017	+0.0%
1975	0.017	+0.0%
1976	0.017	+0.0%
1977	0.017	+0.0%
1978	0.017	+0.0%
1979	0.016	-5.9%
1980	0.016	+0.0%
1981	0.016	+0.0%
1982	0.016	+0.0%
1983	0.016	+0.0%
1984	0.016	+0.0%
1985	0.016	+0.0%
1986	0.016	+0.0%
1987	0.016	+0.0%
1988	0.016	+0.0%
1989	0.016	+0.0%
1990	0.016	+0.0%
1991	0.016	+0.0%
1992	0.016	+0.0%
1993	0.016	+0.0%
1994	0.017	+6.3%
1995	0.017	+0.0%
1996	0.018	+5.9%
1997	0.018	+0.0%
1998	0.017	-5.6%
1999	0.017	+0.0%
2000	0.019	+11.8%
2001	0.019	+0.0%
2002	0.019	+0.0%
2003	0.041	+115.8%
2004	0.041	+0.0%
2005	0.041	+0.0%
2006	0.041	+0.0%
2007	0.041	+0.0%
2008	0.041	+0.0%
2009	0.041	+0.0%
2010	0.041	+0.0%
2011	0.041	+0.0%
2012	0.042	+2.4%
2013	0.042	+0.0%
2014	0.042	+0.0%
2015	0.041	-2.4%
2016	0.04	-2.4%
2017	0.041	+2.5%
2018	0.042	+2.4%
2019	0.04	-4.8%
2020	0.038	-5.0%
2021	0.089	+134.2%
2022	0.086	-3.4%
2023	0.087	+1.2%
2024	0.087	+0.0%
2025	0.034	-60.9%

Qatar compared with similar countries

Qatar's 0.034 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.786, 4% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
Qatar's 0.034 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.187, 18% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.011	0.011	0.011	10
1910s	0.0114	0.011	0.013	10
1920s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1930s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1940s	0.012	0.012	0.012	10
1950s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1960s	0.013	0.013	0.013	10
1970s	0.0167	0.016	0.017	10
1980s	0.016	0.016	0.016	10
1990s	0.0168	0.016	0.018	10
2000s	0.0344	0.019	0.041	10
2010s	0.0412	0.04	0.042	10
2020s	0.0702	0.034	0.089	6

Countries ranked near Qatar

171 China 0.072 compare
172 Afghanistan 0.069 compare
172 Eritrea 0.069 compare
175 Vatican 0.026
176 Saudi Arabia 0.016 compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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)
SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.72 % change on previous year (2025)
SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0063 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 456.7 units per person (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.6747 % change on previous year (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0046 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 333.48 units per person (2025)
IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index in Qatar?: Tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index in Qatar was 0.034 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Qatar?: The highest recorded value was 0.089 in 2021.
What is the lowest tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Qatar?: The lowest recorded value was 0.011 in 1900.
How does Qatar rank for tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index?: Qatar ranks 174th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index rising or falling in Qatar?: Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 29,649 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 09 October 2026

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