Qatar vs World: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government

Qatar
3.87
in 2030
World
-2.3
in 2030
Qatar rank
11th
World rank
11th

Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government over time

  • Qatar
  • World
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How they compare

Qatar currently reports 3.87 against -2.3 in World, a difference of 6.17.

That makes Qatar's figure about 1.7 times World's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1992 it was World ahead.

Qatar ranks 11th and World ranks 11th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Qatar averaged higher in 4 and World in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Qatar World Difference Ahead
1990s -3.85 -0.8498 3.01 World
2000s 11.41 -0.6422 12.05 Qatar
2010s 7.08 -1.91 8.99 Qatar
2020s 3.77 -3.47 7.25 Qatar
2030s 3.87 -2.3 6.18 Qatar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government, Qatar or World?
Qatar, at 3.87 against -2.3 in World as of 2030.
What is the difference in primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government between Qatar and World?
6.17, with Qatar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Qatar and World?
39 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2030.
How do Qatar and World rank globally for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
Qatar ranks 11th and World ranks 11th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 7,312 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October