QNB's net profit increased 57.6% in 2013 compared to 31.3% in 2012. Most of the growth came from a 6.8% rise in total assets which reached 300 billion Qatari riyals, a 50% increase since 2002-2004. Loan growth was moderate at 7% in 2012 compared to 5.9% in 2011 and higher rates in previous years, reflecting slower economic growth.