Historical gov spending gdp in Kuwait
Kuwait: Historical gov spending gdp was 50.41 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
50.41
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
12th
of 151 countries
All-time high
208.88
in 1991
All-time low
28.82
in 2005
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Historical gov spending gdp in Kuwait, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, historical gov spending gdp in Kuwait stood at 50.41.
The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, historical gov spending gdp in Kuwait peaked at 208.88 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 28.82, in 2005.
Kuwait ranks 12th of 151 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Historical gov spending gdp in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 122.91 | — |
| 1991 | 208.88 | +70.0% |
| 1992 | 77.65 | -62.8% |
| 1993 | 58.23 | -25.0% |
| 1994 | 57.79 | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 52.01 | -10.0% |
| 1996 | 42.81 | -17.7% |
| 1997 | 43.81 | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 51.72 | +18.1% |
| 1999 | 44.5 | -14.0% |
| 2000 | 29.92 | -32.8% |
| 2001 | 41.4 | +38.4% |
| 2002 | 42.76 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 38.18 | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 35.34 | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 28.82 | -18.5% |
| 2006 | 32.29 | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 30.45 | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 40.86 | +34.2% |
| 2009 | 42.85 | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 45.47 | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 39.69 | -12.7% |
| 2012 | 38.16 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 38.45 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 45.02 | +17.1% |
| 2015 | 55.36 | +23.0% |
| 2016 | 54.12 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 51.94 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 51.12 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 50.28 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 62.9 | +25.1% |
| 2021 | 48.35 | -23.1% |
| 2022 | 39.59 | -18.1% |
| 2023 | 48.33 | +22.1% |
| 2024 | 50.41 | +4.3% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 50.41 is above the median for high income countries, which is 42.31, 1.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 50.41 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 28.88, 1.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 76.03 | 42.81 | 208.88 | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.29 | 28.82 | 42.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.96 | 38.16 | 55.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 49.92 | 39.59 | 62.9 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More economy & growth data for Kuwait
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 10.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is historical gov spending gdp in Kuwait?
- Historical gov spending gdp in Kuwait was 50.41 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest historical gov spending gdp recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 208.88 in 1991.
- What is the lowest historical gov spending gdp recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.82 in 2005.
- How does Kuwait rank for historical gov spending gdp?
- Kuwait ranks 12th out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
- Is historical gov spending gdp rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Historical gov spending gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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