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Economy of Qatar vs Uzbekistan compared: GDP & Debt

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Qatar has a GDP of $216B compared to $147B for Uzbekistan, ranking 56/197 and 61/197 by economy size, respectively.

Qatar has $89.2B in government debt (41.4% of GDP), compared to $42B (28.6% of GDP) in Uzbekistan.

Qatar vs Uzbekistan GDP by year

Qatar
Uzbekistan
1x
Year GDP, current $
Qatar Uzbekistan
2025 $215,559,615,385 $147,038,081,129
2024 $216,294,505,495 $121,356,065,241
2023 $213,002,809,341 $107,526,539,716
2022 $235,709,325,714 $94,286,355,836
2021 $179,732,009,560 $81,170,051,811
2020 $144,411,363,352 $70,127,127,133
2019 $176,371,267,692 $70,170,662,563
2018 $183,334,953,819 $61,318,332,403
2017 $161,099,122,225 $72,276,404,058
2016 $151,732,181,868 $97,871,364,319
2015 $161,739,955,577 $97,564,568,987
2014 $206,224,598,571 $91,303,765,114
2013 $198,727,642,967 $82,674,178,352
2012 $186,833,502,363 $75,318,846,931
2011 $167,775,274,725 $67,404,618,405
2010 $125,122,252,747 $55,544,226,553
2009 $97,798,351,648 $33,689,223,673
2008 $115,269,780,220 $29,549,438,884
2007 $79,711,813,187 $22,311,393,928
2006 $60,882,142,857 $17,330,833,853
2005 $44,530,494,505 $14,307,509,839
2004 $31,734,065,934 $12,030,023,548
2003 $23,533,791,209 $10,134,453,435
2002 $19,363,736,264 $9,687,788,513
2001 $17,538,461,538 $11,401,421,329
2000 $17,759,890,110 $13,760,513,969
1999 $12,393,131,868 $17,078,465,982
1998 $10,255,494,505 $14,988,971,211
1997 $11,297,802,198 $14,744,603,774
1996 $9,059,340,659 $13,948,892,216
1995 $8,137,912,088 $13,350,461,265
1994 $7,374,450,549 $12,899,074,922
1993 $7,156,593,407 $13,099,920,056
1992 $7,646,153,846 $12,953,801,760
1991 $6,883,516,484 $13,800,167,712
1990 $7,360,439,560 $13,362,340,338
1989 $6,487,912,088 $11,948,815,258
1988 $6,038,186,813 $10,722,799,639
1987 $5,446,428,571 $8,523,160,593
1986 $5,053,021,978 -
1985 $6,153,296,703 -
1984 $6,870,329,670 -
1983 $6,484,890,110 -
1982 $7,611,263,736 -
1981 $8,672,527,473 -
1980 $7,837,915,956 -
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 (1970–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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GDP per capita in Qatar vs Uzbekistan by year

Qatar
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Uzbekistan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Qatar Uzbekistan
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2025 $72,525 - $3,968 -
2024 $75,685 $126,046 $3,337 $11,879
2023 $80,196 $129,368 $3,016 $11,107
2022 $88,701 $122,921 $2,699 $10,293
2021 $71,752 $116,833 $2,370 $9,248
2020 $51,684 $82,149 $2,088 $8,452
2019 $66,841 $107,503 $2,129 $8,544
2018 $71,040 $110,033 $1,894 $8,129
2017 $63,280 $99,358 $2,271 $7,818
2016 $61,254 $89,935 $3,128 $6,919
2015 $68,985 $102,546 $3,173 $6,800
2014 $95,841 $148,389 $3,021 $6,610
2013 $103,697 $169,203 $2,781 $6,413
2012 $108,470 $180,939 $2,574 $6,168
2011 $103,262 $174,620 $2,339 $5,949
2010 $77,387 $151,646 $1,957 $5,505
2009 $60,786 $125,898 $1,206 $5,135
2008 $80,781 $126,015 $1,075 $4,800
2007 $65,954 $124,056 $824 $4,386
2006 $62,582 $127,181 $649 $3,956
2005 $53,950 $115,250 $543 $3,618
2004 $41,036 $110,958 $462 $3,321
2003 $31,602 $94,120 $394 $3,047
2002 $27,227 $93,177 $381 $2,902
2001 $25,871 $89,805 $454 $2,782
2000 $27,535 $88,849 $555 $2,644
1999 $20,234 $84,690 $698 $2,522
1998 $17,665 $84,486 $621 $2,418
1997 $20,523 $79,219 $621 $2,329
1996 $17,125 $62,331 $597 $2,214
1995 $15,823 $60,321 $583 $2,178
1994 $14,765 $59,415 $574 $2,197
1993 $14,770 $59,125 $596 $2,318
1992 $16,280 $60,387 $603 $2,371
1991 $15,133 $54,759 $658 $2,676
1990 $16,722 $55,659 $653 $2,665
1989 $15,243 - $598 -
1988 $14,682 - $551 -
1987 $13,719 - $450 -
1986 $13,213 - - -
1985 $16,815 - - -
1984 $19,749 - - -
1983 $19,669 - - -
1982 $24,431 - - -
1981 $29,543 - - -
1980 $28,407 - - -
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 (1970–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Qatar's GDP per capita is $72,525, ranking 13/197, compared to $3,968 in Uzbekistan, ranking 134/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Qatar ranks 5th at $126,046, while Uzbekistan ranks 125th at $11,879.

Economic indicators

Qatar Uzbekistan
Gross domestic product
$216B
2025
$147B
2025
GDP rank
56/197
2025
61/197
2025
GDP growth
2.9%
2024-2025
7.7%
2024-2025
GDP per capita
$72,525
2025
$3,968
2025
GDP per capita rank
13/197
2025
134/197
2025
GDP per capita, PPP
$126,046
2024
$11,879
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
5/197
2024
125/197
2024
Government debt
$89.2B
2025
$42B
2025
Debt-to-GDP ratio
41.4%
2025
28.6%
2025
Government debt per person
$30,009
2025
$1,134
2025
Government debt per person rank
24/185
2025
139/185
2025
Average annual personal income after taxes
$37,042
2026
$3,560
2026
Market capitalization of domestic companies
$177B
2025
$23.7B
2025
Number of millionaires
30,000
2026
n/a
Number of billionaires
2
2026
n/a
Income share by richest 10%
25.8%
2017
24.2%
2025
Income share by poorest 10%
2.6%
2017
2.4%
2025
Government expenditure, % of GDP
27.1%
2025
27.4%
2025
Consumer prices inflation
0.6%
2024-2025
8.8%
2024-2025
Central bank interest rate
4.1%
2025
14%
2025
Unemployment rate
0.1%
2024
5.29%
2020
Population
3058826
38082870

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Qatar
Spending

Debt
Uzbekistan
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Qatar Uzbekistan
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2025 27.1% 41.4% 27.4% 28.6%
2024 26% 41.3% 26.1% 30.9%
2023 26.7% 42.8% 28.6% 30.7%
2022 24.3% 42.6% 30% 29.2%
2021 29.4% 58.4% 26.1% 30.2%
2020 34.7% 72.6% 24.7% 31.9%
2019 32.5% 62.1% 23.4% 24.3%
2018 28.9% 52.2% 21.2% 16.7%
2017 34.7% 51.6% 19.9% 17.3%
2016 40.1% 46.7% 20.5% 7.21%
2015 38.6% 35.5% 21.7% 5.94%
2014 32.3% 24.9% 22% 5.39%
2013 28.3% 30.9% 22.3% 5.51%
2012 31% 32.1% 21.5% 6.06%
2011 28.5% 33.5% 21.1% 5.65%
2010 32% 30.4% 23.7% 5.92%
2009 36.4% 36% 24.7% 6.57%
2008 23.5% 11.4% 23.8% 7.5%
2007 29.5% 9.37% 22.4% 8.6%
2006 29.5% 13.9% 22.3% 12.2%
2005 29% 19.1% 25.3% 18.9%
2004 29.9% 30.1% 26.5% 24.2%
2003 28.5% 38.8% 28.4% 28.3%
2002 31.6% 47.7% 31.2% 37.5%
2001 32.1% 59.2% 27.6% 40.4%
2000 29.8% 51.6% 29.6% 26.5%
1999 42.4% 81.8% 30.3% 16.6%
1998 55.1% 76.6% 31.6% 16.2%
1997 47.6% 54.4% 28.7% 13.8%
1996 55.2% 57.8% 31.6% -
1995 52.2% 50.2% 26.5% -
1994 59.8% 54.8% 24.4% -
1993 62.8% 46.3% 35.6% -
1992 54.2% 19.9% 16.2% -
1991 57.5% 21.8% - -
1990 50% 12.6% - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Qatar's government spending was $58.4B, accounting for 27.1% of its GDP, while Uzbekistan spent $40.2B, or 27.4% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 41.4% in Qatar and 28.6% in Uzbekistan, ranking 127/185 and 159/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Qatar

Uzbekistan
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Qatar Uzbekistan
2025 -1% -1.66%
2024 0.71% -2.25%
2023 5.51% -3.85%
2022 10.4% -3.49%
2021 0.24% -3.9%
2020 -2.13% -2.8%
2019 1% -0.29%
2018 2.26% 1.57%
2017 -6.82% 1.04%
2016 -9.2% 0.62%
2015 18.4% -0.24%
2014 13.4% 1.68%
2013 19.3% 1.9%
2012 8.55% 5.28%
2011 5.24% 4.56%
2010 4.6% 2.29%
2009 14.1% 1.64%
2008 9.49% 5.38%
2007 10.3% 3.2%
2006 8.39% 2.45%
2005 9.8% -3.17%
2004 17.7% -3.37%
2003 6.71% -4.39%
2002 7.89% -5.69%
2001 4.48% -2.95%
2000 4.62% -3.29%
1999 -4.35% -2.62%
1998 -7% -2.74%
1997 -9.4% -1.85%
1996 -8.73% -1.41%
1995 -5.78% -1.59%
1994 -11.8% -4.03%
1993 -9.53% -10.8%
1992 -2.74% 6.44%
1991 -2.57% -
1990 3.23% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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In 2025, Qatar's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $2.16B, equivalent to 1% of GDP. This compares to Uzbekistan's deficit of $2.43B, or 1.66% of GDP.

Over the past 34 years, Qatar recorded a fiscal deficit in 12 of those years, while Uzbekistan ran a deficit in 21 years. On average, Qatar posted an annual surplus equal to 3.08% of GDP, compared to deficit of 0.83% of GDP for Uzbekistan.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Qatar

Uzbekistan
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Qatar Uzbekistan
2025 0.6% 8.8%
2024 1.2% 9.6%
2023 3.1% 10%
2022 5% 11.4%
2021 2.3% 10.8%
2020 -2.5% 12.9%
2019 -0.9% 14.5%
2018 0.1% 17.5%
2017 0.6% 13.9%
2016 2.7% 8.8%
2015 0.9% 8.5%
2014 4.2% 9.1%
2013 3.1% 11.7%
2012 1.8% 11.9%
2011 2% 12.4%
2010 -2.4% 12.3%
2009 -4.9% 12.3%
2008 15.1% 13.1%
2007 13.7% 11.2%
2006 11.7% 13.1%
2005 9% 10.7%
2004 6.8% 7.3%
2003 2.3% 12.5%
2002 0.2% 27.3%
2001 1.7% 27.3%
2000 1.6% 25%
1999 2.2% 29.1%
1998 2.9% 29%
1997 2.7% 70.9%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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Over the past 29 years, Qatar has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 2.99%, compared with 16.3% in Uzbekistan. In 2025, inflation was 0.6% in Qatar and 8.8% in Uzbekistan.

Top exports between countries

Qatar
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $92K
Uzbekistan
Export category Export value
Metals $582K
Textiles & consumer goods $449K
Raw materials & minerals $257K
Machinery & equipment $96K
Raw agricultural goods $67K
Processed food, beverages & tobacco $16K

Balance of trade

Qatar Uzbekistan
Current account balance
$31.9B
2025
-$5.78B
2025
Current account balance ranking
17/190
2025
167/190
2025
Current account balance, % of GDP
+14.8%
2025
-3.93%
2025
Goods imports
$34.3B
2025
$38.5B
2025
Goods exports
$90B
2025
$23B
2025
Service imports
$31.3B
2025
$13.6B
2025
Service exports
$24.4B
2025
$9.27B
2025
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
31.6%
2022
35.4%
2025
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
68.6%
2022
22%
2025

Economic freedom indices

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

Qatar Uzbekistan
Economic freedom 70.2 60.3
Economic freedom ranking 37/197 94/197
Property rights 66.2 43.1
Government integrity 53.5 32
Judicial effectiveness 41.5 13.7
Tax burden 99.9 95
Government spending 79.9 73.7
Fiscal health 96.6 79.9
Business freedom 68 62.5
Labor freedom 58.5 48.4
Monetary freedom 76 65.1
Trade freedom 81.8 80.6
Investment freedom 60 70
Financial freedom 60 60

Economic freedom comparison by year

Qatar
Uzbekistan
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Qatar Uzbekistan
2026 70.2 60.3
2025 70.2 58
2024 68.8 55.9
2023 68.6 56.5
2022 67.7 55.7
2021 72 58.3
2020 72.3 57.2
2019 72.6 53.3
2018 72.6 51.5
2017 73.1 52.3
2016 70.7 46
2015 70.8 47
2014 71.2 46.5
2013 71.3 46
2012 71.3 45.8
2011 70.5 45.8
2010 69 47.5
2009 65.8 50.5
2008 62.2 51.9
2007 62.9 51.5
2006 62.4 48.7
2005 63.5 45.8
2004 66.5 39.1
2003 65.9 38.3
2002 61.9 38.5
2001 60 38.2
2000 62 38.1
1999 62 33.8
1998 - 31.5

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1998–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Qatar is 70.2, ranking 37/197, compared to 60.3 for Uzbekistan, ranking 94/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Qatar Uzbekistan
Services, % of GDP
47%
2025
46.5%
2025
Industry, % of GDP
57%
2025
32.5%
2025
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
0.31%
2025
16.6%
2025
GNI, Atlas method
$221B
2025
$136B
2025
GNI per capita, PPP
$126,290
2025
$13,640
2025
Total reserves including gold
$55.8B
2025
$41.2B
2024
Total reserves ranking
45/177
2025
53/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
$311M
2025
-$4.24B
2025
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$460M
2024
$2.97B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$1.56B
2024
$36.7M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI n/a
9.37%
2024
Poverty at national poverty lines n/a
5.8%
2025
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
30.6%
2022
33.3%
2025

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08).

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  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1970–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2025, retrieved 2026-07-08)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1998–2026, retrieved 2026-07-08)
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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.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

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.