Equal Resource Distribution Index in Qatar

Qatar: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.901 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.901
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
27th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.958
in 2012
All-time low
0.22
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Qatar, 1900–2025

0.20.40.60.81190019622025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for equal resource distribution index in Qatar is 0.901, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 5.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Qatar peaked at 0.958 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.22, in 1900.

Qatar ranks 27th of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.22 0.22 0.22 10
1910s 0.2268 0.22 0.254 10
1920s 0.254 0.254 0.254 10
1930s 0.254 0.254 0.254 10
1940s 0.285 0.285 0.285 10
1950s 0.3452 0.285 0.395 10
1960s 0.4489 0.412 0.453 10
1970s 0.7127 0.507 0.77 10
1980s 0.8015 0.77 0.818 10
1990s 0.9209 0.891 0.952 10
2000s 0.954 0.954 0.954 10
2010s 0.9518 0.928 0.958 10
2020s 0.9135 0.901 0.925 6

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 24 Sweden 0.905 compare
  2. 24 United Arab Emirates 0.905 compare
  3. 26 Uruguay 0.902 compare
  4. 27 Kuwait 0.901 compare
  5. 29 Lithuania 0.898 compare
  6. 30 Spain 0.895 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Qatar?
Equal resource distribution index in Qatar was 0.901 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 0.958 in 2012.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 0.22 in 1900.
How does Qatar rank for equal resource distribution index?
Qatar ranks 27th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. 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 Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.