Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Kuwait
Kuwait: Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate was 2.26 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Kuwait, 2011–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 2.26 % change on previous year for government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 46.3% on the previous year and up 152.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 13.62 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -4.28 % change on previous year, in 2014.
That places Kuwait 87th out of 166 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 13.62 % change on previous year | +81.7% |
| 2013 | 10.47 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2014 | -4.28 % change on previous year | -140.9% |
| 2015 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 2016 | 0.6291 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 2017 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +221.9% |
| 2018 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +209.3% |
| 2019 | 7.76 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 2020 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 2021 | 9.14 % change on previous year | -496.6% |
| 2022 | 0.9385 % change on previous year | -89.7% |
| 2023 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +347.6% |
| 2024 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 2.26 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 2.26 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.55 % change on previous year, 89% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.72 % change on previous year | -4.28 % change on previous year | 13.62 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.85 % change on previous year | -2.3 % change on previous year | 9.14 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 84 Austria 2.35 % change on previous year compare
- 85 Palau 2.33 % change on previous year compare
- 86 Bangladesh 2.29 % change on previous year compare
- 88 Greenland 2.17 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Czechia 2.14 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Kyrgyzstan 2.14 % 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 government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Kuwait?
- Government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate in Kuwait was 2.26 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 13.62 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.28 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Kuwait rank for government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate?
- Kuwait ranks 87th out of 166 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government spending vs. gdp, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 152.7%. 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 Government spending vs. GDP, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Government spending vs. GDP. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Government spending vs. GDP National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Government spending vs. GDP. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.