Kuwait 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$174.05 billion
↑ 12.99% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$52,155.22
↑ 6.07% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.63%
↓ 3.00pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.26%
↓ 1.58pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $154.04 billion | $174.05 billion | +12.99% |
| GDP per Capita | $49,169.61 | $52,155.22 | +6.07% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 9.63% | 6.63% | -3.00pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.84% | 3.26% | -1.58pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.05% | 2.23% | +0.18pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $174.05 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $52,155.22
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.63%
- Gross National Income
- $183.20 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.26%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.49%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.23%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -2.33%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 45.46%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $174.05 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Kuwait for 2012 is $52,155.22. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kuwait for 2012 is 3.26%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Kuwait's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 6.63%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Kuwait for 2012 is 2.23%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.