Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Qatar
Qatar: Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels was 5.15 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.15 billion
Change on year
down 49.7%
World rank
23rd
of 48 countries
All-time high
10.23 billion
in 2022
All-time low
654.92 million
in 2019
Years of data
14
2010–2023
Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Qatar, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 5.15 billion for consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in 2023.
The figure is down 49.7% on the previous year and down 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Qatar peaked at 10.23 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 654.92 million, in 2019.
Qatar ranks 23rd of 48 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.32 billion | 654.92 million | 6.78 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.14 billion | 778.69 million | 10.23 billion | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Qatar
- Fuel imports 6.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.5% (2024)
- Gas production 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1,835 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 588,966 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 83.8% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.7% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 56.9 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Qatar?
- Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels in Qatar was 5.15 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 10.23 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest consumption subsidies for fossil fuels recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 654.92 million in 2019.
- How does Qatar rank for consumption subsidies for fossil fuels?
- Qatar ranks 23rd out of 48 countries with data for 2023.
- Is consumption subsidies for fossil fuels rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Consumption subsidies for fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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