Total reserves in Qatar
Qatar: Total reserves was 55.85 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
55.85 billion includes gold, current US$
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
46th
of 182 countries
All-time high
55.85 billion includes gold, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
7.20 million includes gold, current US$
in 1966
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Total reserves in Qatar, 1966–2025
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in includes gold, current US$.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 55.85 billion includes gold, current US$ for total reserves in 2025. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 49.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Qatar peaked at 55.85 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7.20 million includes gold, current US$, in 1966.
That places Qatar 46th out of 182 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in Qatar, year by year
| Year | includes gold, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 7.20 million includes gold, current US$ | — |
| 1967 | 10.99 million includes gold, current US$ | +52.7% |
| 1968 | 15.05 million includes gold, current US$ | +36.9% |
| 1969 | 15.91 million includes gold, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1970 | 18.21 million includes gold, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1971 | 22.60 million includes gold, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1972 | 33.68 million includes gold, current US$ | +49.0% |
| 1973 | 54.48 million includes gold, current US$ | +61.7% |
| 1974 | 98.54 million includes gold, current US$ | +80.9% |
| 1975 | 123.03 million includes gold, current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1976 | 155.14 million includes gold, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1977 | 191.93 million includes gold, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 1978 | 267.73 million includes gold, current US$ | +39.5% |
| 1979 | 425.87 million includes gold, current US$ | +59.1% |
| 1980 | 623.17 million includes gold, current US$ | +46.3% |
| 1981 | 649.22 million includes gold, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 796.40 million includes gold, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1983 | 790.57 million includes gold, current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 751.53 million includes gold, current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 797.82 million includes gold, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 949.35 million includes gold, current US$ | +19.0% |
| 1987 | 1.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1988 | 835.68 million includes gold, current US$ | -18.2% |
| 1989 | 894.89 million includes gold, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 951.66 million includes gold, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 960.46 million includes gold, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 970.36 million includes gold, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 1.03 billion includes gold, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 969.74 million includes gold, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 847.61 million includes gold, current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1996 | 785.28 million includes gold, current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 836.35 million includes gold, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 1.06 billion includes gold, current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1999 | 1.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | +23.7% |
| 2000 | 1.16 billion includes gold, current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 1.32 billion includes gold, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 1.57 billion includes gold, current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2003 | 2.95 billion includes gold, current US$ | +87.6% |
| 2004 | 3.41 billion includes gold, current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2005 | 4.55 billion includes gold, current US$ | +33.3% |
| 2006 | 5.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2007 | 9.75 billion includes gold, current US$ | +80.7% |
| 2008 | 10.00 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 18.80 billion includes gold, current US$ | +88.1% |
| 2010 | 31.18 billion includes gold, current US$ | +65.8% |
| 2011 | 16.81 billion includes gold, current US$ | -46.1% |
| 2012 | 33.19 billion includes gold, current US$ | +97.4% |
| 2013 | 42.08 billion includes gold, current US$ | +26.8% |
| 2014 | 43.22 billion includes gold, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 37.26 billion includes gold, current US$ | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 31.89 billion includes gold, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 15.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | -52.9% |
| 2018 | 30.36 billion includes gold, current US$ | +102.3% |
| 2019 | 39.72 billion includes gold, current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2020 | 40.97 billion includes gold, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 42.21 billion includes gold, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 47.39 billion includes gold, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 51.54 billion includes gold, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2024 | 53.99 billion includes gold, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2025 | 55.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | +3.4% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 55.85 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 47.15 billion includes gold, current US$, 1.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 55.85 billion includes gold, current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 26.56 billion includes gold, current US$, 2.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.29 million includes gold, current US$ | 7.20 million includes gold, current US$ | 15.91 million includes gold, current US$ | 4 |
| 1970s | 139.12 million includes gold, current US$ | 18.21 million includes gold, current US$ | 425.87 million includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 811.01 million includes gold, current US$ | 623.17 million includes gold, current US$ | 1.02 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 972.35 million includes gold, current US$ | 785.28 million includes gold, current US$ | 1.31 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.89 billion includes gold, current US$ | 1.16 billion includes gold, current US$ | 18.80 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.07 billion includes gold, current US$ | 15.01 billion includes gold, current US$ | 43.22 billion includes gold, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.66 billion includes gold, current US$ | 40.97 billion includes gold, current US$ | 55.85 billion includes gold, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 43 Hungary 59.09 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 44 Ukraine 57.27 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 45 Belgium 56.39 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 47 Austria 53.44 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 48 Kuwait 51.74 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
- 49 Chile 49.45 billion includes gold, current US$ compare
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$), annual growth rate 3.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves in Qatar?
- Total reserves in Qatar was 55.85 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 55.85 billion includes gold, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.20 million includes gold, current US$ in 1966.
- How does Qatar rank for total reserves?
- Qatar ranks 46th out of 182 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Total reserves (includes gold, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reserve assets are external assets, including monetary gold, that are readily available to and controlled by monetary authorities for meeting balance of payments financing needs, for intervention in exchange markets to affect the currency exchange rate, and for other related purposes (such as maintaining confidence in the currency and the economy, and serving as a basis for foreign borrowing). Reserve assets must be denominated and settled in foreign currency. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.