Kuwait 2022
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022
Key Economic Indicators (2022)
GDP (Current USD)
$183.94 billion
↑ 23.90% vs 2021GDP per Capita
$40,077.24
↑ 17.72% vs 2021GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.86%
↑ 3.60pp vs 2021Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.98%
↑ 0.56pp vs 2021Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $148.46 billion | $183.94 billion | +23.90% |
| GDP per Capita | $34,043.54 | $40,077.24 | +17.72% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.26% | 5.86% | +3.60pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.42% | 3.98% | +0.56pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.00% | 2.17% | -0.83pp |
All Economic Indicators (2022)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $183.94 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $40,077.24
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.86%
- Gross National Income
- $209.94 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.98%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 18.83%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.17%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -12.55%
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)
- 34.29%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2022, Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $183.94 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Kuwait for 2022 is $40,077.24. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kuwait for 2022 is 3.98%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Kuwait's annual GDP growth rate for 2022 is 5.86%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Kuwait for 2022 is 2.17%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.