Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Kuwait

Kuwait: Annual growth of the gross capital formation was -2.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-2.8%
Change on year
down 106.8%
World rank
127th
of 174 countries
All-time high
41.8%
in 2022
All-time low
-35.5%
in 2020
Years of data
13
2011–2023

Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Kuwait, 2011–2023

-40-20020402011201720232011: -2.3 %2012: 5.1 %2013: 6.2 %2014: 7.3 %2015: 15.5 %2016: 11.6 %2017: 1.2 %2018: 4.6 %2019: -8.4 %2020: -35.5 %2021: 1.4 %2022: 41.8 %2023: -2.8 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2023, annual growth of the gross capital formation in Kuwait stood at -2.8%.

The figure is down 106.8% on the previous year and down 146.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual growth of the gross capital formation in Kuwait peaked at 41.8% in 2022 and was at its lowest, -35.5%, in 2020.

That places Kuwait 127th out of 174 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Kuwait, year by year

Annual values for Annual growth of the gross capital formation (%) in Kuwait, 2011 to 2023.
Year % Change
2011 -2.3%
2012 5.1% -318.4%
2013 6.2% +19.9%
2014 7.3% +18.4%
2015 15.5% +112.5%
2016 11.6% -25.4%
2017 1.2% -89.3%
2018 4.6% +275.0%
2019 -8.4% -281.3%
2020 -35.5% +322.1%
2021 1.4% -103.8%
2022 41.8% +2969.7%
2023 -2.8% -106.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.5% -8.4% 15.5% 9
2020s 1.2% -35.5% 41.8% 4

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 125 Finland -2.4% compare
  2. 126 Estonia -2.6% compare
  3. 128 Norway -2.8% compare
  4. 129 Germany -3.0% compare
  5. 130 Lesotho -3.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual growth of the gross capital formation in Kuwait?
Annual growth of the gross capital formation in Kuwait was -2.8% in 2023, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest annual growth of the gross capital formation recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 41.8% in 2022.
What is the lowest annual growth of the gross capital formation recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was -35.5% in 2020.
How does Kuwait rank for annual growth of the gross capital formation?
Kuwait ranks 127th out of 174 countries with data for 2023.
Is annual growth of the gross capital formation rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is down 146.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Annual growth of the gross capital formation (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual growth of the gross capital formation (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
205 places, 4,628 data points, 2000–2024
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