GNI per capita (constant LCU) in Kuwait
Kuwait: GNI per capita (constant LCU) was 8,904 constant LCU in 2024. ▼ Falling
GNI per capita in Kuwait, 2010–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni per capita in Kuwait is 8,904 constant LCU, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Kuwait peaked at 14,698 constant LCU in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7,110 constant LCU, in 2020.
That places Kuwait 148th out of 170 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
GNI per capita (constant LCU) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,062 constant LCU | — |
| 2011 | 13,889 constant LCU | +15.1% |
| 2012 | 14,698 constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 13,728 constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 12,273 constant LCU | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 8,648 constant LCU | -29.5% |
| 2016 | 7,827 constant LCU | -9.5% |
| 2017 | 8,451 constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2018 | 9,028 constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 8,977 constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 7,110 constant LCU | -20.8% |
| 2021 | 9,346 constant LCU | +31.5% |
| 2022 | 10,719 constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 2023 | 9,370 constant LCU | -12.6% |
| 2024 | 8,904 constant LCU | -5.0% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 8,904 constant LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 58,234 constant LCU, 15% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 8,904 constant LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 67,492 constant LCU, 13% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,958 constant LCU | 7,827 constant LCU | 14,698 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,090 constant LCU | 7,110 constant LCU | 10,719 constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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 gni per capita in Kuwait?
- Gni per capita in Kuwait was 8,904 constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 14,698 constant LCU in 2012.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,110 constant LCU in 2020.
- How does Kuwait rank for gni per capita?
- Kuwait ranks 148th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI per capita (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.