Kuwait 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$140.86 billion
↑ 1.59% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$31,707.87
↓ 1.12% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.26%
↓ 0.48pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.09%
↑ 0.55pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $138.65 billion | $140.86 billion | +1.59% |
| GDP per Capita | $32,067.96 | $31,707.87 | -1.12% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.74% | 2.26% | -0.48pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.54% | 1.09% | +0.55pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.20% | 2.25% | +0.05pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $140.86 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $31,707.87
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.26%
- Gross National Income
- $161.06 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.09%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -0.11%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.25%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.93%
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)
- 21.48%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $140.86 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Kuwait for 2019 is $31,707.87. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kuwait for 2019 is 1.09%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Kuwait's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is 2.26%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Kuwait for 2019 is 2.25%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.