Personal remittances, received in Kuwait
Kuwait: Personal remittances, received was 0.0127 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.0127
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
69th
of 69 countries
All-time high
0.5437
in 2021
All-time low
0.0015
in 2012
Years of data
15
2010–2024
Personal remittances, received in Kuwait, 2010–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, received in Kuwait is 0.0127, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 439.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, received in Kuwait peaked at 0.5437 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0015, in 2012.
That places Kuwait 69th out of 69 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, received in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.0042 | — |
| 2011 | 0.0037 | -12.2% |
| 2012 | 0.0015 | -58.9% |
| 2013 | 0.0024 | +61.5% |
| 2014 | 0.0024 | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 0.0299 | +1166.8% |
| 2016 | 0.0036 | -87.8% |
| 2017 | 0.019 | +421.1% |
| 2018 | 0.02 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0182 | -8.7% |
| 2020 | 0.0203 | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 0.5437 | +2581.5% |
| 2022 | 0.012 | -97.8% |
| 2023 | 0.0129 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 0.0127 | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0105 | 0.0015 | 0.0299 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1203 | 0.012 | 0.5437 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 66 Oman 0.0364 compare
- 67 Saudi Arabia 0.0273 compare
- 68 Libya 0.0266
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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.3969 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 12,824 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 2.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 0.1663 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 5,373 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 4.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5962 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, received in Kuwait?
- Personal remittances, received in Kuwait was 0.0127 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, received recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 0.5437 in 2021.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, received recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0015 in 2012.
- How does Kuwait rank for personal remittances, received?
- Kuwait ranks 69th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, received rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 439.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Personal remittances, received (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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