Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Kuwait
Kuwait: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate was -9.96 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Kuwait, 2011–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait is -9.96 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 28.5% on the previous year and up 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 55.49 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -41.16 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Kuwait ranks 159th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 35.36 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 14.64 % change on previous year | -58.6% |
| 2013 | -6.1 % change on previous year | -141.7% |
| 2014 | -12.24 % change on previous year | +100.5% |
| 2015 | -41.16 % change on previous year | +236.4% |
| 2016 | -14.51 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 2017 | 22.12 % change on previous year | -252.4% |
| 2018 | 16.59 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 2019 | -14.75 % change on previous year | -188.9% |
| 2020 | -36.05 % change on previous year | +144.5% |
| 2021 | 55.49 % change on previous year | -253.9% |
| 2022 | 54.66 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2023 | -13.92 % change on previous year | -125.5% |
| 2024 | -9.96 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's -9.96 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.47 % change on previous year. (63 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's -9.96 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.6 % change on previous year. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -0.0065 % change on previous year | -41.16 % change on previous year | 35.36 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 10.04 % change on previous year | -36.05 % change on previous year | 55.49 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 156 Bolivia -8.73 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Algeria -8.87 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Sao Tome and Principe -9.4 % change on previous year compare
- 160 Ukraine -10.78 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Kiribati -10.87 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Congo -12.06 % change on previous year 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 exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait?
- Exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait was -9.96 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 55.49 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.16 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Kuwait rank for exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Kuwait ranks 159th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports as a capacity to import (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.