Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 7.7% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Kuwait, 1995–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Kuwait stood at 7.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Kuwait peaked at 13.2% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 2008.
That places Kuwait 127th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 11.0% | — |
| 1996 | 11.7% | +6.6% |
| 1997 | 13.2% | +13.3% |
| 1998 | 11.7% | -11.4% |
| 1999 | 11.1% | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 6.9% | -37.6% |
| 2001 | 6.3% | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 7.8% | +23.4% |
| 2003 | 7.9% | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 8.3% | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 7.3% | -12.6% |
| 2006 | 5.5% | -24.5% |
| 2007 | 5.5% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 4.4% | -20.0% |
| 2009 | 5.1% | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 6.0% | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 5.6% | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 6.0% | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 5.9% | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 5.5% | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 7.0% | +25.9% |
| 2016 | 7.2% | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 7.5% | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 7.4% | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 6.4% | -14.1% |
| 2020 | 9.1% | +42.5% |
| 2021 | 11.0% | +21.5% |
| 2022 | 7.9% | -28.7% |
| 2023 | 7.5% | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 8.0% | +5.5% |
| 2025 | 7.7% | -2.8% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 7.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.5%, 82% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 7.7% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 9.5%, 82% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.7% | 11.0% | 13.2% | 5 |
| 2000s | 6.5% | 4.4% | 8.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.5% | 7.5% | 11.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Kuwait?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Kuwait was 7.7% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 13.2% in 1997.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 2008.
- How does Kuwait rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Kuwait ranks 127th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.