Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Kuwait
Kuwait: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate was -18.28 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Kuwait, 2011–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait is -18.28 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 600.7% on the previous year and down 350.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 41.8 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -35.48 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Kuwait 164th out of 169 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | -2.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 5.13 % change on previous year | -318.4% |
| 2013 | 6.15 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 2014 | 7.29 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 2015 | 15.48 % change on previous year | +112.5% |
| 2016 | 11.55 % change on previous year | -25.4% |
| 2017 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -89.3% |
| 2018 | 4.64 % change on previous year | +275.0% |
| 2019 | -8.41 % change on previous year | -281.3% |
| 2020 | -35.48 % change on previous year | +322.1% |
| 2021 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 2022 | 41.8 % change on previous year | +2969.7% |
| 2023 | -2.61 % change on previous year | -106.2% |
| 2024 | -18.28 % change on previous year | +600.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's -18.28 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.93 % change on previous year. (58 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's -18.28 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.07 % change on previous year. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +2969.7% | 1.36 % change on previous year | 41.8 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.53 % change on previous year | -8.41 % change on previous year | 15.48 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -2.64 % change on previous year | -35.48 % change on previous year | 41.8 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 161 Bolivia -10.48 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Haiti -15.27 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Equatorial Guinea -17.48 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Eswatini -22.35 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Namibia -25.63 % change on previous year compare
- 167 San Marino -27.69 % 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 gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait was -18.28 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 41.8 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.48 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Kuwait rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Kuwait ranks 164th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 350.9%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU), 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 Gross capital formation (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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.