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.
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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 17.5% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 24,963 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 121.45 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 24,963 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.3065 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -4.47 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -14.57 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products -3.61 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products -11.79 billion current US$ (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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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.