Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Kuwait
Kuwait: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 6.64 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
6.64
Change on year
down 15.7%
World rank
144th
of 174 countries
All-time high
7.87
in 2018
All-time low
0.0385
in 1970
Years of data
50
1970–2019
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Kuwait, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Kuwait stood at 6.64.
The figure is down 15.7% on the previous year and up 65.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Kuwait peaked at 7.87 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0385, in 1970.
Kuwait ranks 144th of 174 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 fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0385 | — |
| 1971 | 0.0388 | +0.8% |
| 1972 | 0.0388 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.0446 | +15.0% |
| 1974 | 0.0678 | +52.1% |
| 1975 | 0.1276 | +88.3% |
| 1976 | 0.1719 | +34.7% |
| 1977 | 0.2488 | +44.8% |
| 1978 | 0.2424 | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 0.2411 | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 0.1402 | -41.9% |
| 1981 | 0.229 | +63.3% |
| 1982 | 0.4193 | +83.1% |
| 1983 | 0.7555 | +80.2% |
| 1984 | 0.452 | -40.2% |
| 1985 | 0.1408 | -68.8% |
| 1986 | 0.2232 | +58.5% |
| 1987 | 0.3371 | +51.0% |
| 1988 | 0.2133 | -36.7% |
| 1989 | 0.2399 | +12.5% |
| 1990 | 0.5902 | +146.0% |
| 1991 | 0.921 | +56.1% |
| 1992 | 0.6021 | -34.6% |
| 1993 | 0.6582 | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 0.6445 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 0.6643 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 0.9173 | +38.1% |
| 1997 | 0.7814 | -14.8% |
| 1998 | 0.9549 | +22.2% |
| 1999 | 0.8827 | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 0.8632 | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 1.08 | +24.9% |
| 2002 | 1.35 | +25.6% |
| 2003 | 1.73 | +27.8% |
| 2004 | 1.97 | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 2.75 | +39.3% |
| 2006 | 3.88 | +41.3% |
| 2007 | 4.8 | +23.5% |
| 2008 | 5.87 | +22.4% |
| 2009 | 4.02 | -31.5% |
| 2010 | 3.59 | -10.7% |
| 2011 | 3.59 | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 4.27 | +18.9% |
| 2013 | 4.94 | +15.5% |
| 2014 | 5.33 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 6.25 | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 7.42 | +18.8% |
| 2017 | 7.52 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 7.87 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 6.64 | -15.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 6.64 is below the median for high income countries, which is 133.43, 5% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 6.64 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 257.37, 3% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.126 | 0.0385 | 0.2488 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.315 | 0.1402 | 0.7555 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7617 | 0.5902 | 0.9549 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.83 | 0.8632 | 5.87 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.74 | 3.59 | 7.87 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 141 Slovenia 7.67 compare
- 142 Azerbaijan 6.71 compare
- 143 Brunei 6.71 compare
- 145 Seychelles 6.35 compare
- 146 Estonia 5.98 compare
- 147 Bosnia and Herzegovina 5.75 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0284 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 916.14 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.517 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0207 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 668.96 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0124 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Kuwait?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Kuwait was 6.64 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 7.87 in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0385 in 1970.
- How does Kuwait rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Kuwait ranks 144th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.0%. 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, Current prices, Domestic currency. 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.