Annual broad money growth in Kuwait
Kuwait: Annual broad money growth was 4.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.3%
Change on year
up 321.8%
World rank
125th
of 164 countries
All-time high
21.7%
in 2006
All-time low
-7.3%
in 2020
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Annual broad money growth in Kuwait, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual broad money growth in Kuwait is 4.3%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 321.8% on the previous year and up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual broad money growth in Kuwait peaked at 21.7% in 2006 and was at its lowest, -7.3%, in 2020.
That places Kuwait 125th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual broad money growth in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.3% | — |
| 2001 | 12.8% | +102.7% |
| 2002 | 4.8% | -62.9% |
| 2003 | 7.8% | +64.8% |
| 2004 | 12.3% | +57.6% |
| 2005 | 12.0% | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 21.7% | +80.7% |
| 2007 | 19.1% | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 15.8% | -17.4% |
| 2009 | 13.4% | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 3.0% | -77.9% |
| 2011 | 8.2% | +177.4% |
| 2012 | 6.5% | -21.5% |
| 2013 | 9.8% | +50.9% |
| 2014 | 3.7% | -62.2% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | -50.1% |
| 2016 | 3.4% | +87.0% |
| 2017 | 3.8% | +10.5% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | +6.8% |
| 2019 | -1.5% | -136.2% |
| 2020 | -7.3% | +400.0% |
| 2021 | 3.8% | -151.6% |
| 2022 | 6.5% | +70.2% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | -84.3% |
| 2024 | 4.3% | +321.8% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 4.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.4%, 79% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 4.3% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.6%, 65% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.6% | 4.8% | 21.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.3% | -1.5% | 9.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | -7.3% | 6.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 122 Israel 4.6% compare
- 123 Antigua and Barbuda 4.6% compare
- 124 Papua New Guinea 4.4% compare
- 126 Lebanon 4.2% compare
- 127 Oman 4.2% compare
- 128 New Zealand 4.1% compare
More economy & growth data for Kuwait
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.61 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.99 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 614.43 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 413.09 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -32.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0026 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 84.91 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual broad money growth in Kuwait?
- Annual broad money growth in Kuwait was 4.3% in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual broad money growth recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 21.7% in 2006.
- What is the lowest annual broad money growth recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.3% in 2020.
- How does Kuwait rank for annual broad money growth?
- Kuwait ranks 125th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual broad money growth rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual broad money growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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