Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) was 614.09 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
614.09 million current US$
Change on year
down 70.9%
World rank
128th
of 224 countries
All-time high
3,259 million current US$
in 2011
All-time low
-111.52 million current US$
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Kuwait, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Kuwait is 614.09 million current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 70.9% on the previous year and down 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Kuwait peaked at 3,259 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, -111.52 million current US$, in 2001.
Kuwait ranks 128th of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.6 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 0.8 million current US$ | -85.7% |
| 1992 | 35.3 million current US$ | +4312.5% |
| 1993 | 13.25 million current US$ | -62.5% |
| 1994 | 0.0337 million current US$ | -99.7% |
| 1995 | 6.7 million current US$ | +19797.1% |
| 1996 | 347.35 million current US$ | +5083.3% |
| 1997 | 19.78 million current US$ | -94.3% |
| 1998 | 59.06 million current US$ | +198.6% |
| 1999 | 72.27 million current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2000 | 16.3 million current US$ | -77.4% |
| 2001 | -111.52 million current US$ | -784.2% |
| 2002 | 3.62 million current US$ | -103.2% |
| 2003 | -67.11 million current US$ | -1954.2% |
| 2004 | 23.75 million current US$ | -135.4% |
| 2005 | 233.9 million current US$ | +884.7% |
| 2006 | 121.31 million current US$ | -48.1% |
| 2007 | 111.54 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2008 | -5.95 million current US$ | -105.3% |
| 2009 | 1,114 million current US$ | -18810.3% |
| 2010 | 1,305 million current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2011 | 3,259 million current US$ | +149.8% |
| 2012 | 2,873 million current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2013 | 1,434 million current US$ | -50.1% |
| 2014 | 953.47 million current US$ | -33.5% |
| 2015 | 310.55 million current US$ | -67.4% |
| 2016 | 418.75 million current US$ | +34.8% |
| 2017 | 348.12 million current US$ | -16.9% |
| 2018 | 204.02 million current US$ | -41.4% |
| 2019 | 350.73 million current US$ | +71.9% |
| 2020 | 239.69 million current US$ | -31.7% |
| 2021 | 567.23 million current US$ | +136.7% |
| 2022 | 757.7 million current US$ | +33.6% |
| 2023 | 2,113 million current US$ | +178.8% |
| 2024 | 614.09 million current US$ | -70.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 614.09 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,309 million current US$, 19% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 614.09 million current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,635 million current US$, 38% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States) in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +19797.1% | 0.0337 million current US$ | 6.7 million current US$ |
| 2009 | +18810.3% | -5.95 million current US$ | 1,114 million current US$ |
| 1996 | +5083.3% | 6.7 million current US$ | 347.35 million current US$ |
| 1992 | +4312.5% | 0.8 million current US$ | 35.3 million current US$ |
| 2003 | -1954.2% | 3.62 million current US$ | -67.11 million current US$ |
| 2005 | +884.7% | 23.75 million current US$ | 233.9 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.02 million current US$ | 0.0337 million current US$ | 347.35 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.94 million current US$ | -111.52 million current US$ | 1,114 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,146 million current US$ | 204.02 million current US$ | 3,259 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 858.29 million current US$ | 239.69 million current US$ | 2,113 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Kuwait
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 10.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0284 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 916.14 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.517 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0207 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 668.96 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Kuwait?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Kuwait was 614.09 million current US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3,259 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -111.52 million current US$ in 2001.
- How does Kuwait rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Kuwait ranks 128th out of 224 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.6%. 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 Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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