Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Kuwait
Kuwait: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 21.48 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Kuwait, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 21.48 for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in 2019.
That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and up 60.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Kuwait peaked at 22.7 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.7881, in 1972.
That places Kuwait 28th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.9145 | — |
| 1971 | 0.8218 | -10.1% |
| 1972 | 0.7881 | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 0.8557 | +8.6% |
| 1974 | 1.21 | +41.9% |
| 1975 | 2.39 | +96.8% |
| 1976 | 2.96 | +23.7% |
| 1977 | 4.43 | +49.7% |
| 1978 | 3.72 | -16.0% |
| 1979 | 2.95 | -20.7% |
| 1980 | 1.93 | -34.5% |
| 1981 | 3.64 | +88.5% |
| 1982 | 7.2 | +97.8% |
| 1983 | 12.28 | +70.5% |
| 1984 | 7.2 | -41.4% |
| 1985 | 2.34 | -67.4% |
| 1986 | 3.15 | +34.4% |
| 1987 | 4.44 | +41.0% |
| 1988 | 3.1 | -30.2% |
| 1989 | 2.57 | -17.2% |
| 1990 | 8.47 | +229.9% |
| 1991 | 22.48 | +165.6% |
| 1992 | 7.9 | -64.9% |
| 1993 | 6.96 | -11.9% |
| 1994 | 6.67 | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 6.41 | -4.0% |
| 1996 | 7.43 | +16.1% |
| 1997 | 6.49 | -12.8% |
| 1998 | 9.23 | +42.3% |
| 1999 | 7.36 | -20.3% |
| 2000 | 5.7 | -22.5% |
| 2001 | 6.8 | +19.3% |
| 2002 | 8.2 | +20.5% |
| 2003 | 8.75 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 8.63 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 10.45 | +21.0% |
| 2006 | 13.59 | +30.1% |
| 2007 | 15.19 | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 17.57 | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 13.4 | -23.8% |
| 2010 | 14.01 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 12.69 | -9.5% |
| 2012 | 13.69 | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 15.02 | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 15.84 | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 18.34 | +15.8% |
| 2016 | 20.93 | +14.1% |
| 2017 | 22.01 | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 22.7 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 21.48 | -5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.1 | 0.7881 | 4.43 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.78 | 1.93 | 12.28 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.94 | 6.41 | 22.48 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.83 | 5.7 | 17.57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.67 | 12.69 | 22.7 | 10 |
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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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate -6.19 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.171 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 5,618 current LCU per person (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -3.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.366 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 12,026 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -10.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1675 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Kuwait?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Kuwait was 21.48 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 22.7 in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7881 in 1972.
- How does Kuwait rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Kuwait ranks 28th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.