Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Kuwait
Kuwait: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 0.0392 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ▬ Flat
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Kuwait, 2010–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Kuwait stood at 0.0392 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 16.0% on the previous year and down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Kuwait peaked at 0.0804 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0345 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2012.
Kuwait ranks 166th of 170 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.0506 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2011 | 0.037 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -26.8% |
| 2012 | 0.0345 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0365 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 0.042 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.9% |
| 2015 | 0.0688 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +63.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0804 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0738 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 0.0672 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2019 | 0.0606 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 0.0496 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0376 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.1% |
| 2022 | 0.0431 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.6% |
| 2023 | 0.0466 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 0.0392 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 0.0392 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.2109 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 19% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 0.0392 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9463 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 4% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0552 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0345 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0804 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0432 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0376 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0496 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 163 Oman 0.0836 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 164 Cuba 0.0781 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 165 Puerto Rico 0.0674 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 167 Tajikistan 0.0345 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 168 Venezuela 0.015 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 169 Sudan 0.0016 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 1.99 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Kuwait?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Kuwait was 0.0392 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0804 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0345 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2012.
- How does Kuwait rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Kuwait ranks 166th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.