Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Qatar
Qatar: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was -976.61 % change on previous year in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Qatar, 1967–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2008, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Qatar stood at -976.61 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 42 years on record.
That represents a change of down 824.4% on the previous year and down 3,954.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Qatar peaked at 210.62 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -976.61 % change on previous year, in 2008.
Qatar ranks 178th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 79.36 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | -5.46 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1969 | 59.39 % change on previous year | -1187.7% |
| 1970 | -139.41 % change on previous year | -334.7% |
| 1971 | -184.55 % change on previous year | +32.4% |
| 1972 | 68.71 % change on previous year | -137.2% |
| 1973 | -122.74 % change on previous year | -278.6% |
| 1974 | -235.2 % change on previous year | +91.6% |
| 1975 | -83.7 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 1976 | 30.84 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 1977 | -47.54 % change on previous year | -254.2% |
| 1978 | -76.52 % change on previous year | +61.0% |
| 1979 | -9.49 % change on previous year | -87.6% |
| 1980 | -31.78 % change on previous year | +235.0% |
| 1981 | -11.11 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 1982 | 16.32 % change on previous year | -246.9% |
| 1983 | -3.87 % change on previous year | -123.7% |
| 1984 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 1985 | -23.06 % change on previous year | +777.0% |
| 1986 | 36.25 % change on previous year | -257.2% |
| 1987 | 22.61 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 1988 | -147.5 % change on previous year | -752.2% |
| 1989 | 72.95 % change on previous year | -149.5% |
| 1990 | -208.62 % change on previous year | -386.0% |
| 1991 | -186 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1992 | -100.32 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 1993 | 210.62 % change on previous year | -309.9% |
| 1994 | 43.69 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1995 | -8.66 % change on previous year | -119.8% |
| 1996 | 14.75 % change on previous year | -270.3% |
| 1997 | 0.8717 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 1998 | 25.34 % change on previous year | +2806.6% |
| 1999 | 28.92 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 2000 | -43.11 % change on previous year | -249.1% |
| 2001 | 74.62 % change on previous year | -273.1% |
| 2002 | 18.17 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2003 | -25.27 % change on previous year | -239.1% |
| 2004 | -9.74 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 2005 | -29.77 % change on previous year | +205.5% |
| 2006 | -51.99 % change on previous year | +74.7% |
| 2007 | -105.64 % change on previous year | +103.2% |
| 2008 | -976.61 % change on previous year | +824.4% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's -976.61 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.2056 % change on previous year. (60 countries reporting)
- Qatar's -976.61 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10.79 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +2806.6% | 0.8717 % change on previous year | 25.34 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44.43 % change on previous year | -5.46 % change on previous year | 79.36 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1970s | -79.96 % change on previous year | -235.2 % change on previous year | 68.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -7.18 % change on previous year | -147.5 % change on previous year | 72.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -17.94 % change on previous year | -208.62 % change on previous year | 210.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -127.7 % change on previous year | -976.61 % change on previous year | 74.62 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 175 Vanuatu -560.95 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Azerbaijan -715.6 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Bolivia, Plurinational State of -879.93 % change on previous year compare
More financial sector data for Qatar
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 88.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 64.45 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 88.27 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 3.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Qatar?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Qatar was -976.61 % change on previous year in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 210.62 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was -976.61 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Qatar rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Qatar ranks 178th out of 178 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3,954.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.