Kuwait 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$138.65 billion
↑ 14.88% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$32,067.96
↑ 10.40% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.74%
↑ 7.46pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.54%
↓ 1.63pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $120.69 billion | $138.65 billion | +14.88% |
| GDP per Capita | $29,047.65 | $32,067.96 | +10.40% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -4.71% | 2.74% | +7.46pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.17% | 0.54% | -1.63pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.23% | 2.20% | -0.02pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $138.65 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $32,067.96
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.74%
- Gross National Income
- $156.98 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.54%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 11.30%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.20%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -5.82%
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)
- 17.35%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $138.65 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Kuwait for 2018 is $32,067.96. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kuwait for 2018 is 0.54%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Kuwait's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 2.74%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Kuwait for 2018 is 2.20%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.