Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Kuwait

Kuwait: Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was -17.44 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-17.44 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 494.8%
World rank
178th
of 186 countries
All-time high
71.71 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-35.53 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
59
1966–2024

Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1966–2024

-250255075196619952024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait stood at -17.44 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 494.8% on the previous year and down 373.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 71.71 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -35.53 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Kuwait ranks 178th of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Kuwait, year by year

Annual values for Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1966 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1966 27.97 % change on previous year
1967 23.18 % change on previous year -17.1%
1968 -8.06 % change on previous year -134.8%
1969 10.53 % change on previous year -230.5%
1970 -34.18 % change on previous year -424.7%
1971 4.18 % change on previous year -112.2%
1972 5.09 % change on previous year +21.8%
1973 12.04 % change on previous year +136.4%
1974 69.33 % change on previous year +475.8%
1975 71.71 % change on previous year +3.4%
1976 43.16 % change on previous year -39.8%
1977 48.71 % change on previous year +12.9%
1978 -8.65 % change on previous year -117.8%
1979 8.2 % change on previous year -194.9%
1980 15.41 % change on previous year +87.8%
1981 7.81 % change on previous year -49.3%
1982 34.71 % change on previous year +344.3%
1983 -3.66 % change on previous year -110.5%
1984 -10.42 % change on previous year +184.8%
1985 -9.97 % change on previous year -4.4%
1986 -5.41 % change on previous year -45.8%
1987 -4.93 % change on previous year -8.8%
1988 -17.14 % change on previous year +247.4%
1989 -3.05 % change on previous year -82.2%
1990 6.48 % change on previous year -312.3%
1991 40.05 % change on previous year +518.3%
1992 -0.5344 % change on previous year -101.3%
1993 -4.6 % change on previous year +761.7%
1994 -4.1 % change on previous year -10.9%
1995 0.4614 % change on previous year -111.2%
1996 18.93 % change on previous year +4002.9%
1997 -11.83 % change on previous year -162.5%
1998 16.18 % change on previous year -236.8%
1999 -8.51 % change on previous year -152.6%
2000 -7.54 % change on previous year -11.4%
2001 24.04 % change on previous year -418.6%
2002 29.69 % change on previous year +23.5%
2003 19.54 % change on previous year -34.2%
2004 34.24 % change on previous year +75.2%
2005 21.66 % change on previous year -36.7%
2006 22.86 % change on previous year +5.5%
2007 39.97 % change on previous year +74.8%
2008 4.8 % change on previous year -88.0%
2009 -21.56 % change on previous year -549.1%
2010 6.61 % change on previous year -130.7%
2011 -1.4 % change on previous year -121.2%
2012 8.58 % change on previous year -712.9%
2013 13.35 % change on previous year +55.7%
2014 6.37 % change on previous year -52.3%
2015 16.26 % change on previous year +155.3%
2016 12.97 % change on previous year -20.2%
2017 2.52 % change on previous year -80.6%
2018 5.35 % change on previous year +112.5%
2019 -8.03 % change on previous year -250.1%
2020 -35.53 % change on previous year +342.6%
2021 2.08 % change on previous year -105.9%
2022 43.65 % change on previous year +2000.0%
2023 -2.93 % change on previous year -106.7%
2024 -17.44 % change on previous year +494.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 13.4 % change on previous year -8.06 % change on previous year 27.97 % change on previous year 4
1970s 21.96 % change on previous year -34.18 % change on previous year 71.71 % change on previous year 10
1980s 0.3362 % change on previous year -17.14 % change on previous year 34.71 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.25 % change on previous year -11.83 % change on previous year 40.05 % change on previous year 10
2000s 16.77 % change on previous year -21.56 % change on previous year 39.97 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.26 % change on previous year -8.03 % change on previous year 16.26 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.03 % change on previous year -35.53 % change on previous year 43.65 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 175 Zambia -10.14 % change on previous year compare
  2. 176 Senegal -14.55 % change on previous year compare
  3. 177 Botswana -17.16 % change on previous year compare
  4. 179 San Marino -22.37 % change on previous year compare
  5. 180 Namibia -22.54 % change on previous year compare
  6. 181 New Caledonia -24.3 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait?
Gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Kuwait was -17.44 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 71.71 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was -35.53 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Kuwait rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
Kuwait ranks 178th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is down 373.9%. 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
186 places, 8,413 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.