Qatar Policy Rate
2003 - 2024 | Monthly | % pa | Qatar Central Bank
Key information about Qatar Policy Rate
- Qatar cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Lending Rate) was set at 6.25 % pa in Mar 2024, compared with 6.25 % pa in the previous Feb 2024.
- Qatar Policy Rate averaged 4.50 % pa and is updated monthly, available from Mar 2003 to Mar 2024.
- The data reached an all-time high of 6.25 % pa in Mar 2024 and a record low of 1.33 % pa in Jun 2004.
Related information about Qatar Policy Rate
- In the latest reports, Qatar Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Interbank Rate: 3 Months was reported at 5.89 % pa in Mar 2024.
- Qatar Exchange Rate against USD averaged 3.64 (USD/QAR) in Jun 2023.
View Qatar's Policy Rate from Mar 2003 to Mar 2024 in the chart:
What was Qatar's Policy Rate in Mar 2024?
Qatar cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Lending Rate) was set at 6.25 % pa in Mar 2024, compared with 6.25 % pa in the previous Feb 2024. See the table below for more data.
| Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.25 Mar 2024 | 6.25 Feb 2024 | 1.33 Jun 2004 | 6.25 Mar 2024 | % pa | monthly | Mar 2003 - Mar 2024 |
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| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania (% pa) | 3.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Algeria (% pa) | 3.00 Sep 2023 | monthly | Jan 1963 - Sep 2023 |
| Argentina (%) | 51.02 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1985 - Apr 2024 |
| Armenia (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Australia (% pa) | 4.35 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1990 - Apr 2024 |
| Austria (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Azerbaijan (% pa) | 7.25 May 2024 | monthly | Jan 2005 - May 2024 |
| Bahrain (% pa) | 6.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2007 - Apr 2024 |
| Bangladesh (% pa) | 8.00 Mar 2024 | monthly | Sep 2009 - Mar 2024 |
| Belarus (% pa) | 9.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1991 - Apr 2024 |
| Belgium (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Bolivia (% pa) | 3.01 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2013 - Apr 2024 |
| Botswana (% pa) | 3.75 Apr 2022 | monthly | Aug 1976 - Apr 2022 |
| Brazil (% pa) | 10.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Mar 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Bulgaria (% pa) | 3.78 May 2024 | monthly | Feb 1991 - May 2024 |
| Canada (% pa) | 5.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Chile (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| China (% pa) | 2.65 Jun 2023 | monthly | Jan 2016 - Jun 2023 |
| Colombia (% pa) | 12.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Croatia (% pa) | 3.00 Dec 2022 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Dec 2022 |
| Cyprus (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Czech Republic (% pa) | 4.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Apr 2024 |
| Denmark (% pa) | 3.60 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1914 - Apr 2024 |
| Ecuador (% pa) | 10.87 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Egypt (% pa) | 27.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1991 - Apr 2024 |
| Estonia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| European Union (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Finland (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| France (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Georgia (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Apr 2024 |
| Germany (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Ghana (% pa) | 29.50 May 2023 | monthly | Nov 2002 - May 2023 |
| Greece (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Hungary (% pa) | 7.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Oct 1990 - Apr 2024 |
| Iceland (% pa) | 10.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Apr 2024 |
| India (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Indonesia (% pa) | 6.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 2015 - Apr 2024 |
| Ireland (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Israel (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1998 - Apr 2024 |
| Italy (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Ivory Coast (% pa) | 2.50 Mar 2017 | monthly | Jan 1964 - Mar 2017 |
| Japan (% pa) | -0.10 Jun 2023 | monthly | Nov 2008 - Jun 2023 |
| Jordan (% pa) | 8.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1965 - Apr 2024 |
| Kazakhstan (% pa) | 14.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Kenya (% pa) | 13.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| South Korea (% pa) | 3.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Kosovo (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Kuwait (% pa) | 4.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Kyrgyzstan (% pa) | 11.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Laos (% pa) | 7.50 May 2023 | monthly | Dec 1992 - May 2023 |
| Latvia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Lebanon (% pa) | 10.00 Jan 2023 | monthly | Apr 1964 - Jan 2023 |
| Lithuania (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Luxembourg (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Macau SAR, China (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| North Macedonia (% pa) | 6.30 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Apr 2024 |
| Malawi (% pa) | 26.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Apr 2024 |
| Malaysia (% pa) | 3.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 2004 - Apr 2024 |
| Malta (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Mauritius (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Mexico (% pa) | 11.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Apr 2024 |
| Moldova (% pa) | 3.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Mongolia (% pa) | 12.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2007 - Apr 2024 |
| Montenegro (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Morocco (% pa) | 3.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Myanmar (% pa) | 7.00 2024 | yearly | 1986 - 2024 |
| Nepal (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Netherlands (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| New Zealand (% pa) | 5.50 May 2023 | monthly | Mar 1999 - May 2023 |
| Nigeria (% pa) | 24.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 2006 - Apr 2024 |
| Norway (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1991 - Apr 2024 |
| Oman (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2007 - Apr 2024 |
| Pakistan (% pa) | 23.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Paraguay (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2010 - Apr 2024 |
| Peru (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Sep 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Philippines (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 2016 - Apr 2024 |
| Poland (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2005 - Apr 2024 |
| Portugal (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Qatar (% pa) | 6.25 Mar 2024 | monthly | Mar 2003 - Mar 2024 |
| Romania (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Russia (% pa) | 16.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Sep 2013 - Apr 2024 |
| Saudi Arabia (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Serbia (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Singapore (% pa) | 4.00 Jun 2023 | monthly | Jul 2005 - Jun 2023 |
| Slovakia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Slovenia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| South Africa (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Nov 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Spain (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Sri Lanka (% pa) | 8.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Apr 2024 |
| Sweden (% pa) | 4.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1987 - Apr 2024 |
| Switzerland (% pa) | 1.44 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Syria (% pa) | 5.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1962 - Apr 2024 |
| Taiwan (% pa) | 2.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1961 - Apr 2024 |
| Tajikistan (% pa) | 9.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Thailand (% pa) | 2.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Tunisia (% pa) | 8.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Turkey (% pa) | 50.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1996 - Apr 2024 |
| Ukraine (% pa) | 13.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| United Arab Emirates (% pa) | 5.40 Apr 2024 | monthly | Nov 2007 - Apr 2024 |
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| Government and Public Finance | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) | 5.5 Jun 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2011 - Jun 2023 |
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance (USD mn) | 384.615 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2011 - Dec 2023 |
| National Government Debt (USD mn) | 26,518.7 2012 | yearly | 2003 - 2012 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP (%) | 15.0 2012 | yearly | 2006 - 2012 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure (QAR bn) | 249.083 2028 | yearly | 1990 - 2028 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt (QAR bn) | 346.453 2028 | yearly | 1990 - 2028 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue (QAR bn) | 343.667 2028 | yearly | 1990 - 2028 |
| General Government Revenue (QAR mn) | 55,600.000 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2011 - Dec 2023 |
| General Government Expenditure (QAR mn) | 54,200.000 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2011 - Dec 2023 |
| General Government Balance (QAR mn) | 1,400.000 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2011 - Dec 2023 |
| General Government Expenditure: Salaries and Wages (QAR mn) | 16,900.000 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2019 - Dec 2023 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) | 8.685 2028 | yearly | 1980 - 2028 |
| Trade Balance (USD mn) | 4,835.7 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 2014 - Mar 2024 |
| Total Exports (USD mn) | 7,828.3 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Mar 2024 |
| Total Exports Growth (%) | -7.6 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Mar 2024 |
| Aluminum: Exports (USD th) | 2,093,672.588 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Exports: Medicament (USD th) | 38,487.089 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 31,566.854 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Total Imports (USD mn) | 2,387.4 Apr 2023 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Apr 2023 |
| Total Imports Growth (%) | 13.2 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Mar 2024 |
| Imports: Medicament (USD th) | 519,194.263 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 266,626.598 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Total Exports to USA (USD mn) | 142.270 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1989 - Jan 2024 |
| Total Imports from USA (USD mn) | 358.791 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Feb 2024 |
| Total Exports to China (USD mn) | 1,975.000 Feb 2024 | monthly | May 1996 - Feb 2024 |
| Total Imports from China (USD mn) | 402.747 Feb 2024 | monthly | May 1996 - Feb 2024 |
| Exports: SITC: Chemicals and Related Products (QAR mn) | 29,265.000 2021 | yearly | 1989 - 2021 |
| Exports: SITC: Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Materials (QAR mn) | 8,206.000 2021 | yearly | 1989 - 2021 |
| Exports: SITC: Crude Materials and Inedible excl Fuels (QAR mn) | 2,286.000 2021 | yearly | 1989 - 2021 |
| Exports: SITC: Mineral Fuels, Lubricants and Related Materials (QAR mn) | 257,684.000 2021 | yearly | 1989 - 2021 |
| Exports: SITC: Machinery and Transport Equipment (QAR mn) | 8,401.000 2021 | yearly | 1989 - 2021 |
| Exports: Asia: Singapore (QAR mn) | 25,785.589 2023 | yearly | 2000 - 2023 |
| Exports: Asia: China (QAR mn) | 70,179.834 2023 | yearly | 1994 - 2023 |
| Exports: Asia: India (QAR mn) | 42,801.518 2023 | yearly | 1994 - 2023 |
| Exports: Asia: South Korea (QAR mn) | 44,840.225 2023 | yearly | 1994 - 2023 |
| Exports: Asia: Japan (QAR mn) | 28,439.782 2023 | yearly | 1994 - 2023 |
| Imports: SITC: Manufactured Goods Classified Chiefly by Materials (QAR mn) | 15,734.000 2021 | yearly | 1971 - 2021 |
| Imports: SITC: Other Manufactured Goods (QAR mn) | 17,910.000 2021 | yearly | 1971 - 2021 |
| Imports: Arab Countries: GCC: United Arab Emirates (QAR mn) | 2,823.063 2023 | yearly | 1992 - 2023 |
| Imports: Asia: China (QAR mn) | 16,825.351 2023 | yearly | 1992 - 2023 |
| Imports: Europe: Italy (QAR mn) | 7,532.110 2023 | yearly | 1992 - 2023 |
| Imports: Asia: Japan (QAR mn) | 3,681.964 2023 | yearly | 1992 - 2023 |
| Imports: Europe: Germany (QAR mn) | 6,563.387 2023 | yearly | 1992 - 2023 |
| Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 3.7 2022 | yearly | 2000 - 2022 |
| Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 42,283.187 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1982 - Mar 2024 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 203,951.264 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1982 - Mar 2024 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 5.4 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1983 - Mar 2024 |
| Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) | 4.5 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 43,006.2 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1966 - Mar 2024 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP (%) | 18.904 Jun 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2010 - Jun 2023 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 14.4 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1998 - Mar 2024 |
| Gold Reserves (USD mn) | 7,350.275 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1966 - Mar 2024 |
| Total Deposits (USD mn) | 283,251.044 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 2001 - Mar 2024 |
| Total Deposits Growth (%) | 6.6 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 2002 - Mar 2024 |
| Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 380,478.0 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 2007 - Mar 2024 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 3.7 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Mar 2024 |
| Total Loans (USD mn) | 359,928.489 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1982 - Mar 2024 |
| Total Loans Growth (%) | 4.44 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1983 - Mar 2024 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 101.37 Jun 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2011 - Jun 2023 |
| Money Supply: M3 (QAR mn) | 856,341.200 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1982 - Mar 2024 |
| Money Supply: M3: M2: M1 (QAR mn) | 153,910.800 Mar 2024 | monthly | Apr 2004 - Mar 2024 |
| Money Supply: M3: M2: M1: Currency in Circulation (QAR mn) | 11,243.900 Dec 2018 | monthly | Jan 1982 - Dec 2018 |
| Money Supply: M3: M2 (QAR mn) | 742,382.600 Mar 2024 | monthly | Apr 2004 - Mar 2024 |
| International Reserves (QAR mn) | 247,410.200 Mar 2024 | monthly | Apr 2004 - Mar 2024 |
| Deposits: Commercial Banks (QAR mn) | 1,031,033.800 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 2001 - Mar 2024 |
| Business and Economic Survey | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Confidence Growth (% Point) | -3.6 Mar 2020 | quarterly | Jun 2015 - Mar 2020 |
| Business Confidence Index (BCI): Overall (%) | 20.200 Jun 2020 | quarterly | Jun 2014 - Jun 2020 |
| BCI: Mining and Quarrying: Overall (%) | 15.800 Jun 2020 | quarterly | Jun 2014 - Jun 2020 |
| BCI: Construction: Overall (%) | 21.300 Jun 2020 | quarterly | Jun 2014 - Jun 2020 |
| BCI: Manufacturing: Overall (%) | 22.000 Jun 2020 | quarterly | Jun 2014 - Jun 2020 |
| BCI: Services: Overall (%) | 22.600 Jun 2020 | quarterly | Jun 2014 - Jun 2020 |
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