Active Mobile Money Accounts Statistics in Qatar (2026)
Qatar recorded active mobile money accounts of 159.7 per 1,000 adults in 2021, IMF Financial Access Survey data show. Up from 74 per 1,000 adults in 2019 to 159.7 per 1,000 adults in 2021. Qatar ranks #3 of 5 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #41 of 60 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2021)
- 159.7 per 1,000 adults (2021)
- Active Mobile Money Accounts in Qatar as of 2021, the most recent observation in IMF Financial Access Survey data.
- Change since 2019
- +115.8% (2021)
- Up from 74 per 1,000 adults in 2019 to 159.7 per 1,000 adults in 2021.
- CAGR 2014–2021
- +10.7% per year (2021)
- Compound annual growth rate from 78.5 per 1,000 adults in 2014 to 159.7 per 1,000 adults in 2021.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2014)
- 78.5 per 1,000 adults (2014)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 78.5 per 1,000 adults in 2014 to 159.7 per 1,000 adults in 2021.
- Record high (2021)
- 159.7 per 1,000 adults (2021)
- The 2021 value is the highest in the available IMF Financial Access Survey series for Qatar.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #3 of 5 (2021)
- Qatar ranks 3 of 5 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #41 of 60 (2021)
- Qatar ranks 41 of 60 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 170.1 per 1,000 adults (2021)
- Qatar (159.7 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 170.1 per 1,000 adults across the 5 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 265.4 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 10.7%); not an official figure.
- Active mobile money accounts (number) (2021)
- 337,930 (2021)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Qatar (2024)
- 98.1% (2024)
- 98.1% of the population in Qatar used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.9 million (2024)
- Qatar had a population of 2.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2014–2021
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 160 | +115.8% |
| 2019 | 74 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 72.5 | +33.5% |
| 2017 | 54.3 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 53.5 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 51.6 | −34.2% |
| 2014 | 78.5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for active mobile money accounts in Qatar?
Active mobile money accounts in Qatar stood at 159.7 per 1,000 adults in 2021, according to IMF Financial Access Survey data.
How has active mobile money accounts in Qatar changed over time?
IMF Financial Access Survey data show a rise from 78.5 per 1,000 adults in 2014 to 159.7 per 1,000 adults in 2021.
How does Qatar compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Qatar ranks 3 of 5 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with 159.7 per 1,000 adults versus a regional average of 170.1 per 1,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Qatar rank globally on active mobile money accounts?
Qatar ranks 41 of 60 countries with data globally, based on the latest IMF Financial Access Survey value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: IMF Financial Access Survey, indicator
FA63N.PTADLT_NUM, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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