Annual growth of GDP per capita in Kuwait
Kuwait: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 3.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Kuwait, 1971–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of gdp per capita in Kuwait is 3.4%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 244.6% on the previous year and up 188.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Kuwait peaked at 51.1% in 1992 and was at its lowest, -26.5%, in 1991.
That places Kuwait 70th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -5.8% | -18.1% | 7.2% | 9 |
| 1980s | -5.1% | -23.8% | 21.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.8% | -26.5% | 51.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.5% | -11.9% | 14.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.7% | -8.2% | 3.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.0% | -7.0% | 3.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More economy & growth data for Kuwait
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 17.5% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 24,963 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 121.45 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 24,963 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.3065 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.47 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -14.57 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products -3.61 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Kuwait?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Kuwait was 3.4% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 51.1% in 1992.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.5% in 1991.
- How does Kuwait rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Kuwait ranks 70th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.