Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per capita in Kuwait
Kuwait: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per capita was 1,287 constant LCU per person in 2024. ▼ Falling
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per capita in Kuwait, 2010–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per person.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita in Kuwait stood at 1,287 constant LCU per person.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.0% on the previous year and down 30.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita in Kuwait peaked at 2,197 constant LCU per person in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,252 constant LCU per person, in 2020.
Kuwait ranks 154th of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per capita in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,985 constant LCU per person | — |
| 2011 | 1,821 constant LCU per person | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 1,797 constant LCU per person | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 1,815 constant LCU per person | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 1,863 constant LCU per person | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 2,057 constant LCU per person | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 2,197 constant LCU per person | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 2,144 constant LCU per person | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 2,156 constant LCU per person | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 1,922 constant LCU per person | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 1,252 constant LCU per person | -34.9% |
| 2021 | 1,280 constant LCU per person | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 1,725 constant LCU per person | +34.7% |
| 2023 | 1,589 constant LCU per person | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 1,287 constant LCU per person | -19.0% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 1,287 constant LCU per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 10,736 constant LCU per person, 12% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 1,287 constant LCU per person is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9,690 constant LCU per person, 13% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,976 constant LCU per person | 1,797 constant LCU per person | 2,197 constant LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,426 constant LCU per person | 1,252 constant LCU per person | 1,725 constant LCU per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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), per capita in Kuwait?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita in Kuwait was 1,287 constant LCU per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2,197 constant LCU per person in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,252 constant LCU per person in 2020.
- How does Kuwait rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita?
- Kuwait ranks 154th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per capita rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.