Kuwait
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| National Accounts | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal GDP |
141,698.1 2018 |
119,534.3 2017 |
1,828.4 1962 |
174,168.1 2013 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Real GDP Growth |
1.2 2018 |
-3.5 2017 |
-41.0 1991 |
82.8 1992 |
% |
yearly |
1971 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Nominal GDP Growth |
17.997 2018 |
9.695 2017 |
-41.236 1991 |
137.779 1974 |
% |
yearly |
1963 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| GDP per Capita |
30,659.724 2018 |
26,560.367 2017 |
11,424.600 1998 |
45,517.859 2012 |
USD |
yearly |
1993 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-28 |
| GDP Deflator Growth |
16.6 2018 |
13.7 2017 |
-26.0 2015 |
21.8 2005 |
% |
yearly |
2001 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Private Consumption Expenditure |
51,954.879 2017 |
49,483.109 2016 |
526.400 1962 |
51,954.879 2017 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Private Consumption: % of GDP |
43.5 2017 |
45.2 2016 |
14.8 1974 |
93.3 1991 |
% |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Public Consumption Expenditure |
30,047.494 2017 |
28,123.956 2016 |
224.000 1962 |
30,047.494 2017 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Public Consumption: % of GDP |
25.1 2017 |
25.7 2016 |
7.3 1974 |
201.0 1991 |
% |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Investment: % of GDP |
29.1 2017 |
30.0 2016 |
6.8 1974 |
39.3 1991 |
% |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Gross National Product |
138,513.378 2017 |
122,184.460 2016 |
1,517.599 1964 |
187,423.213 2013 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1964 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Gross Savings Rate |
30.2 2017 |
22.3 2016 |
-126.1 1991 |
65.9 1974 |
% |
yearly |
1970 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita |
75,351.860 2024 |
73,741.200 2023 |
23,712.380 1991 |
75,351.860 2024 |
PPP Intl $ |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita |
31,823.630 2024 |
31,119.260 2023 |
7,960.510 1991 |
45,726.190 2012 |
USD |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Forecast: Real GDP Growth |
2.880 2024 |
2.741 2023 |
-41.008 1991 |
82.809 1992 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| GDP: Final Consumption |
24,875.400 2017 |
23,448.000 2016 |
268.000 1962 |
24,875.400 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Final Consumption: Government |
9,114.900 2017 |
8,497.300 2016 |
80.000 1962 |
9,114.900 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Final Consumption: Private |
15,760.500 2017 |
14,950.700 2016 |
188.000 1962 |
15,760.500 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Gross Capital Formation (GCF) |
10,541.900 2017 |
9,903.100 2016 |
85.000 1962 |
10,541.900 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Exports |
18,269.800 2017 |
15,745.200 2016 |
422.000 1962 |
36,411.000 2012 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Imports |
17,426.500 2017 |
16,040.500 2016 |
122.000 1962 |
17,426.500 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: 2010p: Final Consumption |
20,167.400 2017 |
19,514.600 2016 |
15,223.800 2010 |
20,167.400 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2017 Updated on 2018-08-07 |
| GDP: 2010p: Final Consumption: Government |
7,543.900 2017 |
7,252.800 2016 |
5,666.600 2010 |
7,543.900 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2017 Updated on 2018-08-07 |
| GDP: 2010p: Final Consumption: Private |
12,623.500 2017 |
12,261.800 2016 |
9,557.200 2010 |
12,623.500 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2017 Updated on 2018-08-07 |
| GDP: 2010p: Gross Capital Formation |
9,258.900 2017 |
8,798.300 2016 |
5,704.100 2011 |
9,258.900 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2017 Updated on 2018-08-07 |
| GDP: 2010p: Exports |
25,960.000 2017 |
26,835.300 2016 |
22,055.000 2010 |
27,137.700 2012 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2017 Updated on 2018-08-07 |
| GDP: 2010p: Imports |
16,105.800 2017 |
14,450.900 2016 |
10,041.000 2010 |
16,105.800 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2017 Updated on 2018-08-07 |
| GDP per Capita: USD |
30,659.724 2018 |
26,560.367 2017 |
11,424.600 1998 |
45,517.859 2012 |
USD |
yearly |
1993 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-28 |
| GDP per Capita: KWD |
9,257.903 2018 |
8,057.081 2017 |
1,313.000 1970 |
12,742.067 2012 |
KWD |
yearly |
1964 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-28 |
| GDP Deflator: 2010p |
107.592 2018 |
92.312 2017 |
81.223 2016 |
126.286 2013 |
2010=100 |
yearly |
2010 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-28 |
| GDP: Gross National Product |
42,018.000 2017 |
36,916.500 2016 |
542.000 1964 |
53,151.244 2013 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1964 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: National Disposable Income |
34,334.500 2017 |
28,643.900 2016 |
804.400 1970 |
45,234.808 2013 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1970 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Net Saving |
9,459.100 2017 |
5,196.000 2016 |
-6,389.797 1991 |
24,721.247 2013 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1970 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| Production | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerals Production |
148,976,600.000 2017 |
161,871,900.000 2016 |
127,996,864.000 2009 |
161,871,900.000 2016 |
Metric Ton |
yearly |
2009 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-29 |
| Fishery Production: Value |
34,759,188.000 2017 |
43,191,212.000 2016 |
11,889,523.000 2001 |
43,191,212.000 2016 |
KWD |
yearly |
1998 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-18 |
| Petroleum Production: Annual: Crude Oil |
1,078,261.000 2016 |
1,043,420.000 2015 |
65,803.000 1991 |
1,086,745.000 2012 |
Barrel th |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Petroleum Production: Annual: Natural Gas |
610,685.000 2016 |
597,643.000 2015 |
34,481.000 1991 |
1,201,600.000 1972 |
Cub ft mn |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Electricity Production: Generated |
3,810.967 Dec 2017 |
4,454.368 Nov 2017 |
0.000 Feb 2003 |
9,107.918 Aug 2017 |
GWh |
monthly |
Jan 2003 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2019-05-07 |
| Government and Public Finance | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt: % of GDP |
8.3 2018 |
13.1 2017 |
3.1 2013 |
45.8 1990 |
% |
yearly |
1989 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure |
26.176 2024 |
25.157 2023 |
4.021 1997 |
26.176 2024 |
KWD bn |
yearly |
1990 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt |
19.913 2024 |
17.113 2023 |
1.527 2013 |
19.913 2024 |
KWD bn |
yearly |
1991 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue |
28.495 2024 |
27.708 2023 |
1.655 1991 |
35.691 2013 |
KWD bn |
yearly |
1990 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Government Expenditure: Capital |
226.000 2016 |
197.200 2015 |
14.100 1990 |
226.600 2010 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Surplus/Deficit |
-4,608.400 2017 |
-4,612.000 2016 |
-7,327.300 1991 |
13,228.700 2012 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2017 Updated on 2018-09-10 |
| Government Expenditure: Current |
12,125.900 2016 |
14,271.400 2015 |
1,908.100 1989 |
14,271.400 2015 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Expenditure: Current |
12,125.900 2016 |
14,271.400 2015 |
1,908.100 1989 |
14,271.400 2015 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Expenditure: Current |
12,125.900 2016 |
14,271.400 2015 |
1,908.100 1989 |
14,271.400 2015 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Revenue: Tax |
486.000 2016 |
420.000 2015 |
4.600 1992 |
486.000 2016 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1987 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Revenue: Tax |
486.000 2016 |
420.000 2015 |
4.600 1992 |
486.000 2016 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1987 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Expenditure: Capital |
226.000 2016 |
197.200 2015 |
14.100 1990 |
226.600 2010 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Expenditure: Capital |
226.000 2016 |
197.200 2015 |
14.100 1990 |
226.600 2010 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Expenditure: Capital |
226.000 2016 |
197.200 2015 |
14.100 1990 |
226.600 2010 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Expenditure: Current |
12,125.900 2016 |
14,271.400 2015 |
1,908.100 1989 |
14,271.400 2015 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Revenue |
13,633.900 2016 |
24,925.900 2015 |
273.000 1991 |
32,008.500 2013 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1987 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Revenue |
13,633.900 2016 |
24,925.900 2015 |
273.000 1991 |
32,008.500 2013 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1987 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Revenue |
13,633.900 2016 |
24,925.900 2015 |
273.000 1991 |
32,008.500 2013 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1987 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Revenue |
13,633.900 2016 |
24,925.900 2015 |
273.000 1991 |
32,008.500 2013 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1987 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Revenue: Tax |
486.000 2016 |
420.000 2015 |
4.600 1992 |
486.000 2016 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1987 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Revenue: Tax |
486.000 2016 |
420.000 2015 |
4.600 1992 |
486.000 2016 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1987 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Expenditure |
18,245.900 2016 |
21,415.500 2015 |
2,998.100 1989 |
21,415.500 2015 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Expenditure |
18,245.900 2016 |
21,415.500 2015 |
2,998.100 1989 |
21,415.500 2015 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Expenditure |
18,245.900 2016 |
21,415.500 2015 |
2,998.100 1989 |
21,415.500 2015 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Government Expenditure |
18,245.900 2016 |
21,415.500 2015 |
2,998.100 1989 |
21,415.500 2015 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2019-01-31 |
| Public Debt |
3,392.300 Mar 2019 |
3,442.300 Feb 2019 |
1,455.000 Jun 2013 |
4,967.300 Sep 2017 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Dec 1993 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Demographic and Labour Market | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population |
4.6 2018 |
4.5 2017 |
1.6 1993 |
4.6 2018 |
Person mn |
yearly |
1990 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-18 |
| Labour Force Participation Rate |
73.9 2018 |
74.1 2017 |
65.6 1990 |
75.0 2015 |
% |
yearly |
1990 - 2018 Updated on 2019-04-25 |
| Employed Persons |
2,729,500.000 2018 |
2,699,118.000 2017 |
1,197,887.000 2000 |
2,729,500.000 2018 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Unemployment Rate |
2.09 2018 |
1.24 2017 |
0.71 1999 |
2.23 2011 |
% |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Labour Productivity Growth |
1.47 2018 |
-4.57 2017 |
-14.52 2009 |
91.80 1992 |
% |
yearly |
1992 - 2018 Updated on 2019-04-25 |
| Forecast: Population |
5.394 2024 |
5.248 2023 |
1.360 1991 |
5.394 2024 |
Person mn |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Forecast: Unemployment Rate |
1.322 2024 |
1.322 2023 |
0.500 1992 |
7.183 1994 |
% |
yearly |
1981 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Population: Annual |
4,621.638 2018 |
4,500.476 2017 |
1,645.627 1993 |
4,621.638 2018 |
Person th |
yearly |
1990 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-18 |
| Population: Kuwaiti |
1,386,363.000 2018 |
1,351,955.000 2017 |
798,156.000 1999 |
1,386,363.000 2018 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Population: Non Kuwaiti |
3,177,606.000 2018 |
3,085,635.000 2017 |
1,387,747.000 2001 |
3,177,606.000 2018 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Vital Statistics: Natural Increase Rate |
13.050 2017 |
12.860 2016 |
12.860 2016 |
19.600 2008 |
‰ |
yearly |
2008 - 2017 Updated on 2019-05-15 |
| Vital Statistics: Natural Increase Rate |
13.050 2017 |
12.860 2016 |
12.860 2016 |
19.600 2008 |
‰ |
yearly |
2008 - 2017 Updated on 2019-05-15 |
| Vital Statistics: Natural Increase Rate |
13.050 2017 |
12.860 2016 |
12.860 2016 |
19.600 2008 |
‰ |
yearly |
2008 - 2017 Updated on 2019-05-15 |
| Vital Statistics: Natural Increase Rate |
13.050 2017 |
12.860 2016 |
12.860 2016 |
19.600 2008 |
‰ |
yearly |
2008 - 2017 Updated on 2019-05-15 |
| Labour Force |
2,787,826.000 2018 |
2,732,886.000 2017 |
1,207,192.000 2000 |
2,787,826.000 2018 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Labour Force: Kuwaiti: Male |
227,964.000 2018 |
231,579.000 2017 |
142,494.000 1999 |
231,579.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Labour Force: Kuwaiti: Female |
216,314.000 2018 |
217,577.000 2017 |
75,082.000 1999 |
217,577.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Labour Force: Non Kuwaiti: Male |
1,877,988.000 2018 |
1,798,077.000 2017 |
765,107.000 2001 |
1,877,988.000 2018 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Labour Force: Non Kuwaiti: Female |
465,560.000 2018 |
485,653.000 2017 |
204,440.000 2000 |
526,379.000 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Employment |
2,729,500.000 2018 |
2,699,118.000 2017 |
1,197,887.000 2000 |
2,729,500.000 2018 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Employment: Kuwaiti: Male |
200,990.000 2018 |
225,765.000 2017 |
140,871.000 1999 |
225,765.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Employment: Kuwaiti: Female |
189,949.000 2018 |
209,068.000 2017 |
74,614.000 1999 |
209,068.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Employment: Non Kuwaiti: Male |
1,873,692.000 2018 |
1,783,260.000 2017 |
759,359.000 2001 |
1,873,692.000 2018 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Employment: Non Kuwaiti: Female |
464,869.000 2018 |
481,025.000 2017 |
203,180.000 2000 |
506,436.000 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Unemployment |
58,326.000 2018 |
33,768.000 2017 |
8,921.000 1999 |
58,326.000 2018 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Unemployment: Kuwaiti: Male |
26,974.000 2018 |
5,814.000 2017 |
1,623.000 1999 |
26,974.000 2018 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Unemployment: Kuwaiti: Female |
26,365.000 2018 |
8,509.000 2017 |
468.000 1999 |
26,365.000 2018 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Unemployment: Non Kuwaiti: Male |
4,296.000 2018 |
14,817.000 2017 |
4,296.000 2018 |
18,397.000 2011 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Unemployment: Non Kuwaiti: Female |
691.000 2018 |
4,628.000 2017 |
691.000 2018 |
19,943.000 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2018 Updated on 2018-11-23 |
| Domestic Trade and Household Survey | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicles Sales |
102,541 2017 |
108,000 2016 |
80,000 2005 |
152,300 2014 |
Unit |
yearly |
2005 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Motor Vehicles Sales Growth |
-5.1 2017 |
-24.9 2016 |
-24.9 2016 |
22.3 2012 |
% |
yearly |
2006 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Motor Vehicle Sales: Commercial Cars |
14,582.400 Dec 2017 |
12,600.000 Dec 2016 |
6,700.000 Jun 2016 |
30,000.000 Dec 2005 |
Unit |
semiannually |
Dec 2005 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Motor Vehicle Sales: Passenger Cars |
87,958.800 Dec 2017 |
95,400.000 Dec 2016 |
42,400.000 Jun 2016 |
126,300.000 Dec 2014 |
Unit |
semiannually |
Dec 2005 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Inflation | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Price Index CPI Growth |
0.8 Mar 2019 |
0.6 Feb 2019 |
-2.5 Apr 1993 |
16.1 Apr 1974 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1974 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-04-22 |
| CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change |
0.373 Feb 2019 |
0.000 Jan 2019 |
-1.603 Sep 2001 |
14.196 Jun 2008 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 2001 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-04-15 |
| Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth |
3.000 2024 |
3.000 2023 |
-0.323 1992 |
15.798 1990 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Wholesale Price Index |
137.000 Mar 2019 |
136.900 Feb 2019 |
115.700 Oct 2011 |
137.000 Mar 2019 |
2007=100 |
monthly |
May 2011 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-04-29 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Exports |
17,821.5 Dec 2018 |
19,638.7 Sep 2018 |
763.4 Jun 1973 |
31,845.2 Mar 2012 |
USD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 1973 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Aluminum: Exports |
8,663.093 2017 |
12,602.156 2016 |
303.262 1997 |
129,734.013 2012 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product |
1,692.622 2017 |
357.068 2016 |
162.927 1995 |
5,036.942 2008 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Total Imports |
8,634.3 Dec 2018 |
9,271.8 Sep 2018 |
39.8 Mar 1978 |
9,271.8 Sep 2018 |
USD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 1973 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Total Imports Growth |
-2.7 Dec 2018 |
11.5 Sep 2018 |
-93.1 Jun 1977 |
2,809.9 Mar 1979 |
% |
quarterly |
Mar 1974 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth |
1.863 2024 |
1.865 2023 |
-94.781 1991 |
1,684.790 1992 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Total Exports Growth |
14.8 Dec 2018 |
51.1 Sep 2018 |
-54.6 Mar 2009 |
263.7 Jun 1974 |
% |
quarterly |
Mar 1974 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Exports: Medicament |
51,752.897 2017 |
32,652.481 2016 |
142.387 1996 |
51,752.897 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Imports: Medicament |
1,084,469.482 2017 |
868,404.057 2016 |
102,189.800 1995 |
1,084,469.482 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product |
297,843.794 2017 |
280,309.075 2016 |
9,325.243 2002 |
297,843.794 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Trade Balance: Quarterly |
2,789.603 Dec 2018 |
3,138.583 Sep 2018 |
25.300 Jun 1998 |
7,065.900 Mar 2012 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 1973 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-14 |
| Trade Balance: Quarterly |
2,789.603 Dec 2018 |
3,138.583 Sep 2018 |
25.300 Jun 1998 |
7,065.900 Mar 2012 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 1973 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-14 |
| Trade Balance: Quarterly |
2,789.603 Dec 2018 |
3,138.583 Sep 2018 |
25.300 Jun 1998 |
7,065.900 Mar 2012 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 1973 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-14 |
| Exports: SITC: Food and Live Animals |
39.900 Sep 2018 |
46.300 Jun 2018 |
24.500 Dec 2014 |
53.400 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Sep 2014 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| Exports: SITC: Food and Live Animals |
39.900 Sep 2018 |
46.300 Jun 2018 |
24.500 Dec 2014 |
53.400 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Sep 2014 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| Exports: SITC: Food and Live Animals |
39.900 Sep 2018 |
46.300 Jun 2018 |
24.500 Dec 2014 |
53.400 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Sep 2014 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| Exports: SITC: Chemicals |
222.600 Dec 2018 |
246.800 Sep 2018 |
148.900 Mar 2016 |
288.900 Mar 2018 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Sep 2014 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-05-06 |
| Exports: SITC: Other Manufactured Articles |
36.800 Sep 2018 |
36.400 Jun 2018 |
22.900 Sep 2016 |
47.700 Dec 2015 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Sep 2014 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| Exports: SITC: Other Manufactured Articles |
36.800 Sep 2018 |
36.400 Jun 2018 |
22.900 Sep 2016 |
47.700 Dec 2015 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Sep 2014 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| Exports: SITC: Other Manufactured Articles |
36.800 Sep 2018 |
36.400 Jun 2018 |
22.900 Sep 2016 |
47.700 Dec 2015 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Sep 2014 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| Exports: Non Oil: Asian Non Arab Countries: Malaysia |
1,722.000 Dec 2018 |
1,490.000 Sep 2018 |
0.800 Mar 1995 |
15,996.600 Jun 2010 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-14 |
| Exports: Non Oil: Asian Non Arab Countries: Pakistan |
16,254.000 Dec 2018 |
25,938.000 Sep 2018 |
252.500 Sep 1997 |
26,349.900 Dec 2012 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-05-06 |
| Exports: Non Oil: Asian Non Arab Countries: China |
80,693.000 Dec 2018 |
74,504.000 Sep 2018 |
7.400 Dec 1994 |
286,056.500 Dec 2009 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-14 |
| Exports: Non Oil: Arab Countries: Qatar |
37,574.000 Dec 2018 |
23,423.000 Sep 2018 |
681.200 Mar 1995 |
49,438.000 Dec 2017 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-14 |
| Exports: Non Oil: Arab Countries: Saudi Arabia |
42,304.000 Dec 2018 |
41,598.000 Sep 2018 |
7,186.600 Mar 1995 |
77,344.000 Jun 2015 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-14 |
| Imports: Asian Non Arab Countries: Hong Kong |
1,231.000 Dec 2018 |
1,985.000 Sep 2018 |
622.000 Sep 2016 |
73,357.100 Sep 2009 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-14 |
| Imports: Asian Non Arab Countries: Turkey |
49,105.000 Dec 2018 |
54,459.000 Sep 2018 |
5,320.300 Sep 2000 |
54,459.000 Sep 2018 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-05-06 |
| Imports: European Countries: Western: Germany |
149,650.000 Dec 2018 |
154,975.000 Sep 2018 |
35,814.900 Mar 1996 |
173,461.000 Mar 2017 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-05-06 |
| Imports: Arab Countries: Lebanon |
18,126.000 Dec 2018 |
17,877.000 Sep 2018 |
2,806.500 Mar 1999 |
27,871.026 Sep 2015 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-05-06 |
| Imports: European Countries: Eastern: Hungary |
15,400.000 Dec 2018 |
4,384.000 Sep 2018 |
664.700 Mar 1996 |
18,101.100 Mar 2012 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-14 |
| Petroleum Exports: Crude Oil |
776,726.000 2016 |
717,384.000 2015 |
134,601.000 1982 |
1,070,575.000 1972 |
Barrel th |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Petroleum Exports: Refined Products |
181,927.000 2016 |
253,914.270 2015 |
77,549.000 1992 |
573,884.000 2014 |
Barrel th |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Balance of Payments | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Direct Investment |
-9.9 2018 |
112.1 2017 |
-9.9 2018 |
3,890.2 2012 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2009 - 2018 Updated on 2019-05-06 |
| Direct Investment Abroad |
1,603.9 Dec 2018 |
1,595.4 Sep 2018 |
-1,271.6 Sep 2017 |
6,192.6 Jun 2017 |
USD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-05-06 |
| Current Account Balance |
25,069.8 2018 |
8,010.6 2017 |
-26,478.5 1991 |
78,650.2 2012 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1975 - 2018 Updated on 2019-05-06 |
| Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP |
-0.0 2018 |
0.1 2017 |
-0.0 2018 |
2.2 2012 |
% |
yearly |
2009 - 2018 Updated on 2019-05-06 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment |
102.095 Dec 2018 |
267.548 Sep 2018 |
-701.725 Dec 2017 |
1,766.036 Jun 2017 |
USD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-05-06 |
| Forecast: Current Account Balance |
9.457 2024 |
9.959 2023 |
-26.220 1991 |
79.133 2012 |
USD bn |
yearly |
1980 - 2024 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: FA: Other Investments (OT) |
-1,407.000 Sep 2018 |
-529.000 Jun 2018 |
-5,397.000 Sep 2013 |
3,925.000 Mar 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-01-16 |
| BoP: FA: Portfolio Investment: Liabilities: Debt Instruments |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
-1.000 Jun 2018 |
-229.000 Dec 2017 |
431.000 Jun 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: CA: Debit |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
908.000 Mar 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: FA: Portfolio Investment: Assets |
-1,260.000 Sep 2018 |
-1,910.000 Jun 2018 |
-6,888.000 Jun 2014 |
-837.000 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-01-30 |
| BoP: CA: Debit |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
908.000 Mar 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: FA: Portfolio Investment: Liabilities |
10.000 Sep 2018 |
1.000 Jun 2018 |
-231.000 Dec 2017 |
537.000 Jun 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-01-30 |
| BoP: FA: Portfolio Investment: Liabilities: Debt Instruments |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
-1.000 Jun 2018 |
-229.000 Dec 2017 |
431.000 Jun 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: FA: Portfolio Investment: Liabilities |
10.000 Sep 2018 |
1.000 Jun 2018 |
-231.000 Dec 2017 |
537.000 Jun 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-01-30 |
| BoP: FA: Portfolio Investment: Assets |
-1,260.000 Sep 2018 |
-1,910.000 Jun 2018 |
-6,888.000 Jun 2014 |
-837.000 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-01-30 |
| BoP: FA: Portfolio Investment: Assets |
-1,260.000 Sep 2018 |
-1,910.000 Jun 2018 |
-6,888.000 Jun 2014 |
-837.000 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-01-30 |
| BoP: FA: Portfolio Investment: Liabilities: Debt Instruments |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
-1.000 Jun 2018 |
-229.000 Dec 2017 |
431.000 Jun 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: FA: Portfolio Investment: Liabilities |
10.000 Sep 2018 |
1.000 Jun 2018 |
-231.000 Dec 2017 |
537.000 Jun 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-01-30 |
| BoP: CA: Debit |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
908.000 Mar 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Capital Account: Debit |
5.000 Sep 2018 |
7.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Dec 2014 |
86.000 Jun 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: FA: OT: Assets |
-2,795.000 Sep 2018 |
-968.000 Jun 2018 |
-5,037.000 Sep 2013 |
4,155.000 Mar 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-01-16 |
| BoP: FA: Financial Derivatives: Liabilities |
40.000 Sep 2018 |
88.000 Jun 2018 |
-168.000 Mar 2017 |
270.000 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: FA: Financial Derivatives: Assets |
-36.000 Sep 2018 |
-54.000 Jun 2018 |
-269.000 Dec 2017 |
167.000 Mar 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: FA: Financial Derivatives: Assets |
-36.000 Sep 2018 |
-54.000 Jun 2018 |
-269.000 Dec 2017 |
167.000 Mar 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: FA: Financial Derivatives: Liabilities |
40.000 Sep 2018 |
88.000 Jun 2018 |
-168.000 Mar 2017 |
270.000 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: FA: Financial Derivatives: Liabilities |
40.000 Sep 2018 |
88.000 Jun 2018 |
-168.000 Mar 2017 |
270.000 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: FA: Financial Derivatives: Assets |
-36.000 Sep 2018 |
-54.000 Jun 2018 |
-269.000 Dec 2017 |
167.000 Mar 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: Net Errors and Omissions |
493.000 Sep 2018 |
752.000 Jun 2018 |
-1,788.000 Sep 2015 |
2,889.000 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: FA: OT: Liabilities |
1,389.000 Sep 2018 |
440.000 Jun 2018 |
-841.000 Dec 2012 |
3,187.000 Mar 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-01-16 |
| BoP: Capital Account: Debit |
5.000 Sep 2018 |
7.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Dec 2014 |
86.000 Jun 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: CA: Primary Income: Debit |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: FA: Reserve Assets: Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) |
448.000 Sep 2018 |
-961.000 Jun 2018 |
-1,320.000 Mar 2016 |
865.000 Sep 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-01-16 |
| BoP: Net Errors and Omissions |
493.000 Sep 2018 |
752.000 Jun 2018 |
-1,788.000 Sep 2015 |
2,889.000 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: CA: Primary Income: Debit |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Net Errors and Omissions |
493.000 Sep 2018 |
752.000 Jun 2018 |
-1,788.000 Sep 2015 |
2,889.000 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-02-11 |
| BoP: CA: Primary Income: Debit |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: CA: Secondary Income: Credit |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: CA: Secondary Income: Credit |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: CA: Secondary Income: Credit |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
0.000 Sep 2018 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| BoP: Capital Account: Debit |
5.000 Sep 2018 |
7.000 Jun 2018 |
0.000 Dec 2014 |
86.000 Jun 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| Number of Investment Companies |
62.000 Mar 2019 |
63.000 Feb 2019 |
44.000 Mar 2005 |
101.000 Sep 2009 |
Unit |
monthly |
Mar 2005 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Monetary | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money Supply M1 |
34,563.412 Mar 2019 |
33,911.678 Feb 2019 |
3,504.884 Sep 1994 |
36,541.160 May 2018 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Money Supply M2 |
128,298.999 Mar 2019 |
127,477.838 Feb 2019 |
21,437.293 Mar 1994 |
128,298.999 Mar 2019 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves |
35,268.0 Feb 2019 |
35,255.2 Jan 2019 |
23.2 Jan 1968 |
36,635.9 May 2018 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1964 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-03-18 |
| Non Performing Loans Ratio |
1.9 2017 |
2.2 2016 |
1.9 2017 |
19.2 2000 |
% |
yearly |
1998 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Household Debt: % of GDP |
19.0 2018 |
18.5 2017 |
5.1 2011 |
19.0 2018 |
% |
yearly |
1997 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP |
24.551 2018 |
26.294 2017 |
1.433 1967 |
28.359 1991 |
% |
yearly |
1964 - 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import |
12.1 Dec 2018 |
11.1 Sep 2018 |
2.2 Mar 1989 |
166.6 Mar 1978 |
NA |
quarterly |
Mar 1973 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Gold Reserves |
104.604 Feb 2019 |
104.742 Jan 2019 |
44.800 Nov 1964 |
290.284 May 1977 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1964 - Feb 2019 Updated on 2019-03-18 |
| Total Deposits |
142,208.300 Mar 2019 |
140,890.383 Feb 2019 |
21,699.453 Mar 1994 |
143,955.773 Jun 2018 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Domestic Credit |
116,493.4 Mar 2019 |
116,014.3 Feb 2019 |
20,673.7 Jan 1994 |
116,493.4 Mar 2019 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Domestic Credit Growth |
5.1 Mar 2019 |
4.3 Feb 2019 |
-7.7 May 2001 |
34.1 Jan 2008 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1995 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Household Debt |
2,853.1 Mar 2019 |
2,383.7 Feb 2019 |
173.9 Feb 2002 |
2,923.7 Dec 2018 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 2002 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Money Supply: M3 |
38,947.300 Mar 2019 |
38,680.900 Feb 2019 |
6,516.500 Mar 1994 |
38,947.300 Mar 2019 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Monetary Survey: CBK and Local Banks: Money Supply M2: M1 |
10,492.300 Mar 2019 |
10,289.900 Feb 2019 |
1,042.400 Sep 1994 |
11,027.600 May 2018 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Money Supply: M3: M2: M1: Currency in Circulation |
1,803.300 Mar 2019 |
1,805.900 Feb 2019 |
311.500 Dec 1995 |
2,008.300 Jul 2014 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Monetary Survey: CBK and Local Banks: Money Supply M2 |
38,947.300 Mar 2019 |
38,680.900 Feb 2019 |
6,378.200 Mar 1994 |
38,947.300 Mar 2019 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Local Banks Time Deposits |
34,115.900 Mar 2019 |
33,526.600 Feb 2019 |
5,135.900 Mar 1994 |
34,115.900 Mar 2019 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Interest and Foreign Exchange Rates | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Lending Rate |
4.827 Mar 2019 |
4.827 Feb 2019 |
4.325 Nov 2015 |
9.720 Aug 1982 |
% pa |
monthly |
Apr 1979 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Exchange Rate against USD |
0.304 Apr 2019 |
0.304 Mar 2019 |
0.265 Jul 2008 |
0.357 Nov 1971 |
KWD/USD |
monthly |
Jan 1957 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-05-14 |
| Policy Rate |
3.00 Apr 2019 |
3.00 Mar 2019 |
2.00 Nov 2015 |
7.25 Dec 2000 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jul 1999 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-04-30 |
| Short Term Interest Rate |
2.69 Apr 2019 |
2.69 Mar 2019 |
0.75 Sep 2013 |
6.12 Nov 2006 |
% pa |
monthly |
Nov 2001 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-04-30 |
| Policy Rate: Month End: Discount Rate |
3.000 Apr 2019 |
3.000 Mar 2019 |
2.000 Nov 2015 |
7.250 Dec 2000 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jul 1999 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-04-30 |
| Overnight Rate: Central Bank of Kuwait |
10.000 Apr 2019 |
10.000 Mar 2019 |
10.000 Apr 2019 |
10.000 Apr 2019 |
% pa |
monthly |
Nov 2001 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-04-30 |
| Deposits Rate: Weighted Average |
1.869 Mar 2019 |
1.858 Feb 2019 |
1.478 Jun 2015 |
5.719 Oct 2007 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 2003 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Lending Rate: Weighted Average |
4.827 Mar 2019 |
4.827 Feb 2019 |
4.325 Nov 2015 |
8.846 Sep 2006 |
% pa |
monthly |
Mar 2003 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: KIBOR: 3 Months |
2.688 Apr 2019 |
2.688 Mar 2019 |
0.750 Sep 2013 |
6.120 Nov 2006 |
% pa |
monthly |
Nov 2001 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-04-30 |
| Repo Rate |
2.500 Apr 2019 |
2.500 Mar 2019 |
1.500 Feb 2017 |
5.870 Mar 2007 |
% pa |
monthly |
Nov 2001 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-04-30 |
| Exchange Rate against US$: Monthly Average |
0.304 Apr 2019 |
0.304 Mar 2019 |
0.265 Jul 2008 |
0.357 Nov 1971 |
KWD/USD |
monthly |
Jan 1957 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-05-14 |
| Foreign Exchange Rate: Average: Euro |
343.591 Mar 2019 |
344.737 Feb 2019 |
263.350 Jun 2001 |
424.539 Nov 2009 |
KWD/1000 EUR |
monthly |
Feb 2001 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Foreign Exchange Rate: End of Period: US Dollar |
0.303 Dec 2018 |
0.304 Nov 2018 |
0.265 Jun 2008 |
0.308 Jan 2002 |
KWD/USD |
monthly |
Dec 1993 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-01-30 |
| Foreign Exchange Rate: End of Period: US Dollar |
0.303 Dec 2018 |
0.304 Nov 2018 |
0.265 Jun 2008 |
0.308 Jan 2002 |
KWD/USD |
monthly |
Dec 1993 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-01-30 |
| Foreign Exchange Rate: End of Period: US Dollar |
0.303 Dec 2018 |
0.304 Nov 2018 |
0.265 Jun 2008 |
0.308 Jan 2002 |
KWD/USD |
monthly |
Dec 1993 - Dec 2018 Updated on 2019-01-30 |
| Foreign Exchange Rate: Average: US Dollar |
0.304 Apr 2019 |
0.304 Mar 2019 |
0.265 Jul 2008 |
0.308 Sep 2000 |
KWD/USD |
monthly |
Dec 1993 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-04-30 |
| Energy | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Production |
3,811 Dec 2017 |
4,454 Nov 2017 |
0 Feb 2003 |
9,108 Aug 2017 |
GWh |
monthly |
Jan 2003 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2019-05-07 |
| Natural Gas Production: OPEC: Marketed Production |
17,101.727 2017 |
17,291.000 2016 |
500.000 1991 |
17,291.000 2016 |
Cub m mn |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-15 |
| Natural Gas: Imports |
4,780.567 2017 |
4,311.000 2016 |
0.000 2008 |
4,780.567 2017 |
Cub m mn |
yearly |
1975 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-15 |
| Natural Gas: Consumption |
2.143 2017 |
2.033 2016 |
0.046 1991 |
2.143 2017 |
Cub ft/Day bn |
yearly |
1965 - 2017 Updated on 2018-06-14 |
| Crude Oil: Production |
2,697.000 Apr 2019 |
2,707.000 Mar 2019 |
1,828.000 Feb 2002 |
2,868.000 Nov 2016 |
Barrel/Day th |
monthly |
Jan 2002 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-05-14 |
| Crude Oil: Exports |
2,010.000 2017 |
2,128.190 2016 |
85.000 1991 |
2,128.190 2016 |
Barrel/Day th |
yearly |
1980 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-09 |
| Oil Consumption |
449.420 2017 |
452.821 2016 |
66.624 1990 |
508.404 2013 |
Barrel/Day th |
yearly |
1965 - 2017 Updated on 2018-06-14 |
| Tourism | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Arrivals |
12,316 Dec 2017 |
9,729 Nov 2017 |
4,086 Jan 1998 |
48,684 Aug 2009 |
Person |
monthly |
Jan 1997 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2019-02-10 |
| Visitor Arrivals Growth |
-32.8 Dec 2017 |
-52.6 Nov 2017 |
-69.9 Aug 2010 |
257.4 Aug 2006 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1998 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2019-02-10 |
| Tourism Revenue |
643 2017 |
831 2016 |
286 2001 |
931 2015 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Tourism Revenue Growth |
-22.6 2017 |
-10.7 2016 |
-27.4 2001 |
51.4 2015 |
% |
yearly |
1996 - 2017 Updated on 2019-03-29 |
| Visitor Arrivals |
11,610,297.000 2017 |
11,306,115.000 2016 |
2,536,697.000 1996 |
11,610,297.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1996 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Arrivals: GCC: United Arab Emirates |
104,989.000 2017 |
104,565.000 2016 |
11,687.000 2001 |
104,989.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Arrivals: GCC: Bahrain |
247,687.000 2017 |
237,189.000 2016 |
61,726.000 2001 |
264,144.000 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Arrivals: GCC: Saudi Arabia |
2,741,495.000 2017 |
2,621,805.000 2016 |
660,916.000 2001 |
2,741,495.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Arrivals: GCC: Qatar |
87,513.000 2017 |
67,682.000 2016 |
16,520.000 2001 |
87,513.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Arrivals: GCC: Kuwait |
4,203,324.000 2017 |
4,251,259.000 2016 |
1,638,307.000 2001 |
4,372,866.000 2014 |
Person |
yearly |
2000 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Departures |
11,538,955.000 2017 |
11,187,644.000 2016 |
2,593,329.000 1996 |
11,538,955.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1996 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Departures: GCC: Kuwait |
4,225,026.000 2017 |
4,242,837.000 2016 |
1,050,877.000 1996 |
4,376,313.000 2014 |
Person |
yearly |
1996 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Departures: GCC: United Arab Emirates |
103,473.000 2017 |
102,139.000 2016 |
11,677.000 2001 |
103,473.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Departures: GCC: Bahrain |
248,373.000 2017 |
236,330.000 2016 |
61,201.000 2001 |
263,070.000 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Departures: GCC: Oman |
28,636.000 2017 |
24,777.000 2016 |
10,342.000 2001 |
28,636.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Visitor Departures: GCC: Qatar |
86,265.000 2017 |
67,596.000 2016 |
16,465.000 2001 |
86,265.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Length of Stay: Hotel |
25,768.000 Dec 2017 |
21,642.000 Nov 2017 |
7,601.000 May 2010 |
44,430.000 Mar 2015 |
Night |
monthly |
Jan 1997 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2019-02-10 |
| Number of Hotels |
90.000 2017 |
90.000 2016 |
13.000 1966 |
93.000 2013 |
Unit |
yearly |
1964 - 2017 Updated on 2019-02-10 |
| Number of Hotel Rooms |
6,294.000 2017 |
6,267.000 2016 |
587.000 1965 |
7,519.000 2012 |
Unit |
yearly |
1964 - 2017 Updated on 2019-02-10 |
| Financial Market | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Capitalization: % of GDP |
67.1 2018 |
77.1 2017 |
52.3 2008 |
782.4 2001 |
% |
yearly |
2000 - 2018 Updated on 2019-04-24 |
| Market Capitalization: KSE |
31,987,658,226.708 Apr 2019 |
31,793,980,334.992 Mar 2019 |
15,394,383,481.000 Mar 2009 |
49,537,532,030.800 Nov 2012 |
KWD |
monthly |
Apr 2005 - Apr 2019 Updated on 2019-05-02 |
| Trading Value: Boursa Kuwait (BK) |
204,776,610.51 May 2018 |
240,825,195.62 Apr 2018 |
204,776,610.51 May 2018 |
240,825,195.62 Apr 2018 |
KWD |
monthly |
Apr 2018 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-06-04 |
| Trading Volume: Boursa Kuwait (BK) |
1,198,027,674.00 May 2018 |
1,348,617,522.00 Apr 2018 |
1,198,027,674.00 May 2018 |
1,348,617,522.00 Apr 2018 |
Unit |
monthly |
Apr 2018 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-06-04 |
| Number of Listed Companies: Boursa Kuwait (BK) |
175.00 May 2018 |
175.00 Apr 2018 |
175.00 May 2018 |
175.00 May 2018 |
Unit |
monthly |
Apr 2018 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-06-04 |
| Investment Companies: CA: Foreign Funds |
1,645.700 Mar 2019 |
1,641.600 Feb 2019 |
270.200 Jun 2005 |
2,624.700 Aug 2010 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Mar 2005 - Mar 2019 Updated on 2019-05-05 |
| Transport and Telecommunications | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Registered |
1,876.188 2015 |
1,791.905 2014 |
930.000 2005 |
1,876.188 2015 |
Unit th |
yearly |
2005 - 2015 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Container Port Throughput |
1,317,707.000 2017 |
1,262,174.000 2016 |
854,044.000 2009 |
1,317,707.000 2017 |
TEU |
yearly |
2008 - 2017 Updated on 2018-08-06 |
| Liner Shipping Connectivity Index |
11.440 2018 |
11.890 2017 |
4.140 2006 |
12.960 2016 |
2004=100 |
yearly |
2004 - 2018 Updated on 2018-10-03 |
| Number of Subscriber Fixed Line |
542,082.000 2017 |
533,234.000 2016 |
3,316.000 1960 |
542,082.000 2017 |
Unit |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-25 |
| Number of Subscriber Mobile |
7,138,833.000 2017 |
7,659,365.000 2016 |
0.000 1985 |
7,664,743.000 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-25 |
| Teledensity: Fixed Line |
13.105 2017 |
13.158 2016 |
1.230 1960 |
24.014 1996 |
Number |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-25 |
| Teledensity: Mobile |
172.580 2017 |
189.000 2016 |
0.000 1985 |
200.928 2014 |
Number |
yearly |
1960 - 2017 Updated on 2019-04-25 |
| Exports: ICT Goods |
142,509.213 2017 |
63,651.958 2016 |
7,573.472 2000 |
154,981.501 2008 |
USD th |
yearly |
2000 - 2017 Updated on 2019-02-20 |
| Exports: Telecommunication Equipment |
257,583.498 2017 |
53,938.983 2016 |
3,723.094 1999 |
257,583.498 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Exports: Television |
26,842.382 2017 |
1,448.026 2016 |
790.423 2014 |
26,842.382 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Imports: ICT Goods |
2,721,109.681 2017 |
2,011,554.233 2016 |
374,031.818 2001 |
2,721,109.681 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
2000 - 2017 Updated on 2019-02-20 |
| Imports: Telecommunication Equipment |
1,795,508.446 2017 |
1,359,226.150 2016 |
134,631.056 1995 |
1,795,508.446 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| Imports: Television |
157,655.215 2017 |
113,047.426 2016 |
28,486.104 1999 |
157,655.215 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-10-10 |
| No of Registered Vehicles: in Use |
2,079,516.000 2017 |
2,001,940.000 2016 |
80,361.000 1965 |
2,079,516.000 2017 |
Unit |
yearly |
1965 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| No of Registered Vehicles: in Use: Private |
1,670,335.000 2017 |
1,612,131.000 2016 |
50,983.000 1965 |
1,670,335.000 2017 |
Unit |
yearly |
1965 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| No of Registered Vehicles: New |
154,750.000 2017 |
158,378.000 2016 |
50,560.000 1995 |
167,618.000 2013 |
Unit |
yearly |
1993 - 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Air Transport: No of Passengers: Kuwait International Airport |
1,175,022.000 Dec 2017 |
1,037,398.000 Nov 2017 |
357,003.000 Oct 2004 |
1,596,075.000 Aug 2017 |
Person |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Air Transport: Freight Movements: Kuwait International Airport |
22,026,972.000 Dec 2017 |
22,375,730.000 Nov 2017 |
11,273,173.000 Jan 2006 |
22,488,000.000 Aug 2009 |
kg |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
| Maritime Transport: Vessels Arrivals: Kuwait Ports: Cargo |
445.000 Dec 2017 |
500.000 Nov 2017 |
334.000 Jul 2017 |
1,515.000 Jul 2004 |
Unit |
monthly |
Jan 2002 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2019-01-03 |
