Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), per capita (gold capita) in Qatar
Qatar: Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), per capita (gold capita) was 13,720 SDR per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), per capita in Qatar, 1966–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in SDR per person.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 13,720 SDR per person for total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), per capita in 2025.
That represents a change of down 5.3% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), per capita in Qatar peaked at 14,486 SDR per person in 2024 and was at its lowest, 99.73 SDR per person, in 1966.
Qatar ranks 11th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), per capita (gold capita) in Qatar, year by year
| Year | SDR per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 99.73 SDR per person | — |
| 1967 | 134.98 SDR per person | +35.3% |
| 1968 | 164.05 SDR per person | +21.5% |
| 1969 | 154.45 SDR per person | -5.9% |
| 1970 | 156.54 SDR per person | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 158.5 SDR per person | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 211.74 SDR per person | +33.6% |
| 1973 | 279.03 SDR per person | +31.8% |
| 1974 | 453.79 SDR per person | +62.6% |
| 1975 | 544.29 SDR per person | +19.9% |
| 1976 | 638.76 SDR per person | +17.4% |
| 1977 | 701.35 SDR per person | +9.8% |
| 1978 | 849.87 SDR per person | +21.2% |
| 1979 | 1,250 SDR per person | +47.1% |
| 1980 | 1,771 SDR per person | +41.7% |
| 1981 | 1,900 SDR per person | +7.3% |
| 1982 | 2,317 SDR per person | +22.0% |
| 1983 | 2,290 SDR per person | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 2,204 SDR per person | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 1,985 SDR per person | -9.9% |
| 1986 | 2,029 SDR per person | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 1,814 SDR per person | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 1,510 SDR per person | -16.7% |
| 1989 | 1,600 SDR per person | +5.9% |
| 1990 | 1,520 SDR per person | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 1,476 SDR per person | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 1,503 SDR per person | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 1,553 SDR per person | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 1,330 SDR per person | -14.3% |
| 1995 | 1,109 SDR per person | -16.6% |
| 1996 | 1,032 SDR per person | -6.9% |
| 1997 | 1,126 SDR per person | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 1,295 SDR per person | +15.1% |
| 1999 | 1,558 SDR per person | +20.3% |
| 2000 | 1,384 SDR per person | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 1,547 SDR per person | +11.8% |
| 2002 | 1,627 SDR per person | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 2,668 SDR per person | +63.9% |
| 2004 | 2,843 SDR per person | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 3,859 SDR per person | +35.7% |
| 2006 | 3,686 SDR per person | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 5,105 SDR per person | +38.5% |
| 2008 | 4,548 SDR per person | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 7,455 SDR per person | +63.9% |
| 2010 | 12,523 SDR per person | +68.0% |
| 2011 | 6,739 SDR per person | -46.2% |
| 2012 | 12,536 SDR per person | +86.0% |
| 2013 | 14,259 SDR per person | +13.7% |
| 2014 | 13,862 SDR per person | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 11,468 SDR per person | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 9,576 SDR per person | -16.5% |
| 2017 | 4,139 SDR per person | -56.8% |
| 2018 | 8,458 SDR per person | +104.3% |
| 2019 | 10,885 SDR per person | +28.7% |
| 2020 | 10,181 SDR per person | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 12,041 SDR per person | +18.3% |
| 2022 | 13,400 SDR per person | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 14,463 SDR per person | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 14,486 SDR per person | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 13,720 SDR per person | -5.3% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 13,720 SDR per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,237 SDR per person, 3.2× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 13,720 SDR per person is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,606 SDR per person, 8.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 138.3 SDR per person | 99.73 SDR per person | 164.05 SDR per person | 4 |
| 1970s | 524.37 SDR per person | 156.54 SDR per person | 1,250 SDR per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,942 SDR per person | 1,510 SDR per person | 2,317 SDR per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,350 SDR per person | 1,032 SDR per person | 1,558 SDR per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,472 SDR per person | 1,384 SDR per person | 7,455 SDR per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 10,444 SDR per person | 4,139 SDR per person | 14,259 SDR per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,048 SDR per person | 10,181 SDR per person | 14,486 SDR per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
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 total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), per capita in Qatar?
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), per capita in Qatar was 13,720 SDR per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), per capita recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 14,486 SDR per person in 2024.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), per capita recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 99.73 SDR per person in 1966.
- How does Qatar rank for total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), per capita?
- Qatar ranks 11th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total reserves (gold at market value) (sdr), per capita rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. 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 Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Total reserves (gold at market value) International Monetary Fund
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.