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Qatar’s riyal is linked to the US dollar, anchoring local pricing within a high-income Gulf economy. Domestic banks, cards and digital transfers connect residents and international businesses in a country of roughly 2.97 million people, with GDP per capita around US$72,500 in 2025.

Population

3.0M

GDP

$216B

GDP per Capita

$73K

GDP Growth

2.9%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Qatar

Cash is retreating in Qatar: 28% of consumers surveyed in 2025 used it for everyday purchases, down from 31% in 2024. Cash retains an especially strong role in tipping as cards and mobile payments become common across routine spending.

ATMs (PER 100K)

62.0

BANKS (PER 100K)

8.6

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

1.7

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.5

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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025