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Economy of Qatar vs Slovakia compared: GDP & Debt

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Qatar has a GDP of $219B compared to $141B for Slovakia, ranking 56/197 and 61/197 by economy size, respectively.

Qatar has $90.2B in government debt (41.2% of GDP), compared to $80.7B (57.2% of GDP) in Slovakia.

Qatar vs Slovakia GDP by year

Qatar
Slovakia
1x
Year GDP, current $
Qatar Slovakia
2024 $219,162,637,363 $140,934,076,532
2023 $217,308,516,484 $133,578,518,424
2022 $235,709,340,659 $115,792,972,358
2021 $179,732,142,857 $120,511,265,913
2020 $144,411,538,462 $107,732,602,896
2019 $176,371,428,571 $105,843,498,304
2018 $183,335,164,835 $106,611,673,365
2017 $161,099,175,824 $95,978,130,735
2016 $151,732,142,857 $90,347,173,229
2015 $161,739,835,165 $89,178,548,717
2014 $206,224,725,275 $101,713,075,599
2013 $198,727,747,253 $99,134,277,850
2012 $186,833,516,484 $94,724,394,278
2011 $167,775,274,725 $99,705,104,723
2010 $123,627,197,802 $91,112,160,801
2009 $97,798,351,648 $89,342,984,698
2008 $115,270,054,945 $100,830,060,553
2007 $79,712,087,912 $86,587,749,518
2006 $60,882,142,857 $70,751,813,443
2005 $44,530,494,505 $62,547,753,148
2004 $31,734,065,934 $57,215,475,076
2003 $23,533,791,209 $46,616,149,117
2002 $19,363,736,264 $35,243,658,399
2001 $17,538,461,538 $30,726,659,551
2000 $17,759,890,110 $29,215,726,005
1999 $12,393,131,868 $30,496,272,225
1998 $10,255,495,027 $29,976,207,629
1997 $11,297,802,115 $27,844,628,979
1996 $9,059,340,385 $28,197,790,875
1995 $8,137,911,978 $26,180,022,222
1994 $7,374,450,769 $20,428,139,756
1993 $7,156,593,654 $16,737,973,764
1992 $7,646,153,984 $15,699,327,209
1991 $6,883,516,484 $14,459,924,589
1990 $7,360,439,423 $12,915,046,978
1989 $6,487,912,088 -
1988 $6,038,187,033 -
1987 $5,446,428,681 -
1986 $5,053,021,951 -
1985 $6,153,296,456 -
1984 $6,704,395,824 -
1983 $6,467,582,308 -
1982 $7,596,703,214 -
1981 $8,661,263,764 -
1980 $7,829,165,262 -
1979 $5,632,962,997 -
1978 $4,052,000,413 -
1977 $3,617,564,638 -
1976 $3,284,273,987 -
1975 $2,512,773,166 -
1974 $2,401,403,227 -
1973 $793,885,560 -
1972 $510,262,500 -
1971 $387,703,106 -
1970 $301,791,302 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1970–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Qatar vs Slovakia by year

Qatar
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Slovakia
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Qatar Slovakia
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 $76,689 $126,046 $25,993 $48,132
2023 $81,817 $129,368 $24,615 $45,974
2022 $88,701 $122,921 $21,318 $41,562
2021 $71,752 $116,833 $22,123 $38,346
2020 $51,684 $82,149 $19,735 $35,328
2019 $66,841 $107,503 $19,406 $33,986
2018 $71,040 $110,033 $19,573 $31,510
2017 $63,280 $99,358 $17,646 $30,246
2016 $61,254 $89,935 $16,636 $29,868
2015 $68,985 $102,546 $16,442 $30,148
2014 $95,841 $148,389 $18,771 $29,108
2013 $103,697 $169,203 $18,313 $28,075
2012 $108,470 $180,939 $17,517 $27,023
2011 $103,262 $174,620 $18,469 $26,202
2010 $76,463 $151,646 $16,899 $25,382
2009 $60,786 $125,898 $16,587 $23,077
2008 $80,781 $126,015 $18,744 $23,714
2007 $65,954 $124,056 $16,110 $21,232
2006 $62,582 $127,181 $13,168 $18,906
2005 $53,950 $115,250 $11,642 $16,570
2004 $41,036 $110,958 $10,650 $15,166
2003 $31,602 $94,120 $8,675 $14,088
2002 $27,227 $93,177 $6,555 $13,292
2001 $25,871 $89,805 $5,712 $12,367
2000 $27,535 $88,849 $5,422 $11,370
1999 $20,234 $84,690 $5,652 $10,726
1998 $17,665 $84,486 $5,561 $10,666
1997 $20,523 $79,219 $5,172 $10,137
1996 $17,125 $62,331 $5,248 $9,500
1995 $15,823 $60,321 $4,883 $8,812
1994 $14,765 $59,415 $3,821 $8,178
1993 $14,770 $59,125 $3,143 $7,569
1992 $16,280 $60,387 $2,959 $7,270
1991 $15,133 $54,759 $2,727 $7,623
1990 $16,722 $55,659 $2,437 $8,638
1989 $15,243 - - -
1988 $14,682 - - -
1987 $13,719 - - -
1986 $13,213 - - -
1985 $16,815 - - -
1984 $19,272 - - -
1983 $19,616 - - -
1982 $24,385 - - -
1981 $29,505 - - -
1980 $28,375 - - -
1979 $21,777 - - -
1978 $16,757 - - -
1977 $16,058 - - -
1976 $15,710 - - -
1975 $13,014 - - -
1974 $13,540 - - -
1973 $4,905 - - -
1972 $3,483 - - -
1971 $2,952 - - -
1970 $2,594 - - -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1970–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Qatar's GDP per capita is $76,689, ranking 11/197, compared to $25,993 in Slovakia, ranking 47/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Qatar ranks 5th at $126,046, while Slovakia ranks 49th at $48,132.

Economic indicators

Qatar Slovakia
Gross domestic product
$219B
2024
$141B
2024
GDP rank
56/197
2024
61/197
2024
GDP growth
2.36%
2023-2024
1.94%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$76,689
2024
$25,993
2024
GDP per capita rank
11/197
2024
47/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$126,046
2024
$48,132
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
5/197
2024
49/197
2024
Government debt
$90.2B
2024
$80.7B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
41.2%
2024
57.2%
2024
Government debt per person
$31,579
2024
$14,876
2024
Government debt per person rank
23/185
2024
40/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$35,660
2026
$17,983
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$170M
2024
$5.38B
2014
Number of millionaires
26,163
2025
n/a
Number of billionaires
2
2025
2
2025
Income share by richest 10%
25.8%
2017
18.8%
2023
Income share by poorest 10%
2.6%
2017
3.3%
2023
Government expenditure, % of GDP
26%
2024
47.1%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
1.27%
2023-2024
2.76%
2023-2024
Central bank interest rate
4.1%
2025
n/a
Unemployment rate
0.13%
2022
5.34%
2024
Population
2999260
5359438

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Qatar
Spending

Debt
Slovakia
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Qatar Slovakia
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 26% 41.2% 47.1% 57.2%
2023 27.3% 43.7% 48% 55.6%
2022 24.3% 42.6% 43% 57.7%
2021 29.4% 58.4% 44.9% 60.2%
2020 34.7% 72.6% 44.5% 58.4%
2019 32.5% 62.1% 40.6% 48%
2018 28.9% 52.2% 39.7% 49.3%
2017 34.7% 51.6% 39.8% 51.4%
2016 40.1% 46.7% 40.9% 52.1%
2015 38.6% 35.5% 44.1% 51.6%
2014 32.3% 24.9% 42% 53.4%
2013 28.3% 30.9% 41.1% 54.6%
2012 31% 32.1% 40% 51.7%
2011 28.5% 33.5% 40.8% 43.3%
2010 32% 30.4% 41% 40.7%
2009 36.4% 36% 43.2% 36.4%
2008 23.5% 11.4% 36.5% 28.6%
2007 29.5% 9.37% 35.9% 30.4%
2006 29.5% 13.9% 38.2% 31.5%
2005 29% 19.1% 39.1% 35%
2004 29.9% 30.1% 38.4% 42%
2003 28.5% 38.8% 40% 43.6%
2002 31.6% 47.7% 46% 45.6%
2001 32.1% 59.2% 46.2% 51.4%
2000 29.8% 51.6% 53.2% 50.6%
1999 42.4% 81.8% 48.4% 47.1%
1998 55.1% 76.6% 46.2% 33.9%
1997 47.6% 54.4% 48.6% 32.8%
1996 55.2% 57.8% 52.8% 30.3%
1995 52.2% 50.2% 47.8% 21.3%
1994 59.8% 54.8% - -
1993 62.8% 46.3% - -
1992 54.2% 19.9% - -
1991 57.5% 21.8% - -
1990 50% 12.6% - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Qatar's government spending was $56.9B, accounting for 26% of its GDP, while Slovakia spent $66.4B, or 47.1% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 41.2% in Qatar and 57.2% in Slovakia, ranking 130/185 and 90/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Qatar

Slovakia
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Qatar Slovakia
2024 0.69% -5.27%
2023 5.56% -5.15%
2022 10.4% -1.16%
2021 0.24% -5.09%
2020 -2.13% -5.3%
2019 1% -1.21%
2018 2.26% -1.01%
2017 -6.82% -0.98%
2016 -9.2% -2.59%
2015 18.4% -2.78%
2014 13.4% -3.25%
2013 19.3% -2.86%
2012 8.55% -4.37%
2011 5.24% -4.36%
2010 4.6% -7.44%
2009 14.1% -8.18%
2008 9.49% -2.54%
2007 10.3% -2.26%
2006 8.39% -3.57%
2005 9.8% -2.86%
2004 17.7% -2.36%
2003 6.71% -2.28%
2002 7.89% -8.35%
2001 4.48% -7.74%
2000 4.62% -12.7%
1999 -4.35% -7.25%
1998 -7% -5.37%
1997 -9.4% -6.24%
1996 -8.73% -9.72%
1995 -5.78% -3.43%
1994 -11.8% -
1993 -9.53% -
1992 -2.74% -
1991 -2.57% -
1990 3.23% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Qatar's government surplus, the difference between spending and revenue, was $1.52B, equivalent to 0.69% of GDP. This compares to Slovakia's deficit of $7.43B, or 5.27% of GDP.

Over the past 30 years, Qatar recorded a fiscal deficit in 8 of those years, while Slovakia ran a deficit in 30 years. On average, Qatar posted an annual surplus equal to 4.32% of GDP, compared to deficit of 4.59% of GDP for Slovakia.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Qatar

Slovakia
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Qatar Slovakia
2024 1.27% 2.76%
2023 3.03% 10.5%
2022 5% 12.8%
2021 2.3% 3.15%
2020 -2.54% 1.94%
2019 -0.67% 2.66%
2018 0.26% 2.51%
2017 0.39% 1.31%
2016 2.68% -0.52%
2015 1.81% -0.33%
2014 3.35% -0.08%
2013 3.22% 1.4%
2012 2.32% 3.61%
2011 1.14% 3.92%
2010 -2.43% 0.96%
2009 -4.86% 1.62%
2008 15.1% 4.6%
2007 13.8% 2.76%
2006 11.8% 4.48%
2005 8.81% 2.71%
2004 6.8% 7.55%
2003 2.26% 8.55%
2002 0.24% 3.13%
2001 1.47% 7.33%
2000 1.65% 12%
1999 2.18% 10.6%
1998 2.95% 6.67%
1997 4.83% 6.14%

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, Qatar has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 3.15%, compared with 4.45% in Slovakia. In 2024, inflation was 1.27% in Qatar and 2.76% in Slovakia.

Top exports between countries

Qatar
Export category Export value
Chemicals & pharma $3.47M
Machinery & equipment $801K
Textiles & consumer goods $96K
Metals $25K
Slovakia
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $96.5M
Wood & paper products $1.76M
Textiles & consumer goods $1.24M
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $547K
Raw materials & minerals $266K
Metals $210K
Chemicals & pharma $194K
Miscellaneous $115K
Raw agricultural goods $55K
Precious metals & jewellery $20K

Balance of trade

Qatar Slovakia
Current account balance
$37.9B
2024
-$6.5B
2024
Current account balance ranking
16/190
2024
171/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
+17.3%
2024
-4.61%
2024
Goods imports
$32.6B
2024
$107B
2024
Goods exports
$95B
2024
$106B
2024
Service imports
$37.1B
2024
$13.2B
2024
Service exports
$30.2B
2024
$13.9B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
31.6%
2022
85.7%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
68.6%
2022
85.5%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Qatar Slovakia
Economic freedom 70.2 67.7
Economic freedom ranking 37/197 54/197
Property rights 66.2 82.6
Government integrity 53.5 57.2
Judicial effectiveness 41.5 70.5
Tax burden 99.9 75.4
Government spending 79.9 36.4
Fiscal health 96.6 69.6
Business freedom 68 71.1
Labor freedom 58.5 55.1
Monetary freedom 76 69.7
Trade freedom 81.8 79.4
Investment freedom 60 75
Financial freedom 60 70

Economic freedom comparison by year

Qatar
Slovakia
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Qatar Slovakia
2026 70.2 67.7
2025 70.2 68.4
2024 68.8 68.1
2023 68.6 69
2022 67.7 69.7
2021 72 66.3
2020 72.3 66.8
2019 72.6 65
2018 72.6 65.3
2017 73.1 65.7
2016 70.7 66.6
2015 70.8 67.2
2014 71.2 66.4
2013 71.3 68.7
2012 71.3 67
2011 70.5 69.5
2010 69 69.7
2009 65.8 69.4
2008 62.2 70
2007 62.9 69.6
2006 62.4 69.8
2005 63.5 66.8
2004 66.5 64.6
2003 65.9 59
2002 61.9 59.8
2001 60 58.5
2000 62 53.8
1999 62 54.2
1998 - 57.5
1997 - 55.5
1996 - 57.6
1995 - 60.4

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Qatar is 70.2, ranking 37/197, compared to 67.7 for Slovakia, ranking 54/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Qatar Slovakia
Services, % of GDP
46.1%
2024
60%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
58.2%
2024
28.9%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
0.29%
2024
1.58%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$221B
2024
$128B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$121,900
2024
$47,040
2024
Total reserves including gold
$54B
2024
$14.5B
2024
Total reserves ranking
40/177
2024
68/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
$1.1B
2024
-$2.77B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$460M
2024
$5.01B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$1.56B
2024
$2.24B
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines n/a
13.7%
2021
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
30.6%
2022
20.1%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1970–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1995–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.