kw Kuwait

Comprehensive economic analysis featuring GDP, inflation, unemployment, and other key economic indicators from 2010 to 2025.

16 Years of Data

13 Economic Indicators

Key Economic Indicators

GDP (Current USD)

$165.01 billion

2025
Est. ↑ 0.7%
GDP per Capita

$33,999.08

2025
Est. ↑ 0.7%
GDP Growth (Annual %)

0.69%

2025
↑ 562.38% from previous year
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

2.62%

2025
Estimated
Unemployment Rate
1.99% (2025) Est.
Exports
N/A
Imports
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A

Historical Economic Trends (2010-2025)

GDP Trend
GDP Growth Rate
Inflation Rate (CPI)
Unemployment Rate

Economic Analysis

GDP Overview

Kuwait has faced economic challenges in recent years, with GDP showing a declining trend. As of 2025, the GDP is $165.01 billion. Various factors including global economic conditions and domestic policy changes may have contributed to this pattern.

Inflation Trends

Inflation in Kuwait has remained within a moderate range, averaging 2.95%, which is generally considered healthy for economic growth. The current rate stands at 2.62%.

Historical Economic Data

Economic indicators for Kuwait
Year GDP (USD) GDP per Capita GDP Growth (%) Inflation (CPI %) Unemployment (%)
2025 $165.01 billion $33,999.08 0.69% 2.62% 1.99%
2024 $163.88 billion $33,765.09 0.10% 2.90% 2.14%
2023 $163.70 billion $33,729.80 -3.64% 3.64% 2.13%
2022 $183.94 billion $40,077.24 5.86% 3.98% 2.17%
2021 $148.46 billion $34,043.54 2.26% 3.42% 3.00%
2020 $111.05 billion $25,236.08 -4.82% 2.10% 3.56%
2019 $140.86 billion $31,707.87 2.26% 1.09% 2.25%
2018 $138.65 billion $32,067.96 2.74% 0.54% 2.20%
2017 $120.69 billion $29,047.65 -4.71% 2.17% 2.23%
2016 $109.41 billion $27,323.69 2.93% 3.20% 2.16%
2015 $114.59 billion $29,882.21 0.59% 3.27% 2.20%
2014 $162.65 billion $44,368.78 0.50% 2.91% 2.90%
2013 $174.17 billion $49,651.04 1.15% 2.68% 2.47%
2012 $174.05 billion $52,155.22 6.63% 3.26% 2.23%
2011 $154.04 billion $49,169.61 9.63% 4.84% 2.05%
2010 $115.42 billion $39,212.27 -2.37% 4.50% 1.82%

Detailed Data by Year

Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2025, Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $165.01 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Kuwait for 2025 is $33,999.08. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kuwait for 2025 is 2.62%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Kuwait's annual GDP growth rate for 2025 is 0.69%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Kuwait for 2025 is 1.99%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.