14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Qatar
Qatar: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 26.21 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Qatar, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
In 2025, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Qatar stood at 26.21 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.5% on the previous year and up 66.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Qatar peaked at 44.47 billion in 2020 and was at its lowest, 272.79 million, in 2002.
Qatar ranks 52nd of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 877.65 million | — |
| 2002 | 272.79 million | -68.9% |
| 2003 | 901.96 million | +230.6% |
| 2004 | 1.04 billion | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 1.57 billion | +51.2% |
| 2006 | 3.00 billion | +91.4% |
| 2007 | 3.52 billion | +17.4% |
| 2008 | 3.37 billion | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 6.11 billion | +81.3% |
| 2010 | 7.75 billion | +26.8% |
| 2011 | 8.70 billion | +12.3% |
| 2012 | 11.84 billion | +36.1% |
| 2013 | 12.39 billion | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 12.80 billion | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 15.75 billion | +23.1% |
| 2016 | 18.25 billion | +15.9% |
| 2017 | 17.73 billion | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 22.81 billion | +28.6% |
| 2019 | 36.78 billion | +61.3% |
| 2020 | 44.47 billion | +20.9% |
| 2021 | 42.14 billion | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 37.46 billion | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 33.39 billion | -10.9% |
| 2024 | 32.54 billion | -2.5% |
| 2025 | 26.21 billion | -19.5% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 26.21 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 14.52 billion, 1.8× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 26.21 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.93 billion, 8.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Qatar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +230.6% | 272.79 million | 901.96 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.29 billion | 272.79 million | 6.11 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 16.48 billion | 7.75 billion | 36.78 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.03 billion | 26.21 billion | 44.47 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More reference data data for Qatar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0059 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0397 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0493 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0493 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0199 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0071 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1746 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0017 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Qatar?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Qatar was 26.21 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 44.47 billion in 2020.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 272.79 million in 2002.
- How does Qatar rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Qatar ranks 52nd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.