Kuwait
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| National Accounts | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal GDP |
119,534.2 2017 |
109,406.5 2016 |
1,828.4 1962 |
174,168.1 2013 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| Real GDP Growth |
-2.9 2017 |
3.5 2016 |
-20.4 1980 |
35.1 1993 |
% |
yearly |
1971 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-06 |
| Nominal GDP Growth |
9.695 2017 |
-4.112 2016 |
-41.236 1991 |
137.779 1974 |
% |
yearly |
1963 - 2017 Updated on 2018-09-18 |
| GDP per Capita |
26,560.357 2017 |
24,802.403 2016 |
11,424.600 1998 |
45,517.859 2012 |
USD |
yearly |
1993 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP Deflator Growth |
12.9 2017 |
-7.4 2016 |
-26.0 2015 |
21.8 2005 |
% |
yearly |
2001 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| 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 2018-07-26 |
| Private Consumption: % of GDP |
43.5 2017 |
45.2 2016 |
14.8 1974 |
93.3 1991 |
% |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| 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 2018-07-26 |
| Public Consumption: % of GDP |
25.1 2017 |
25.7 2016 |
7.3 1974 |
201.0 1991 |
% |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| Investment: % of GDP |
29.1 2017 |
30.0 2016 |
6.8 1974 |
39.3 1991 |
% |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| 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 2018-07-26 |
| Gross Savings Rate |
30.2 2017 |
22.3 2016 |
-126.1 1991 |
65.9 1974 |
% |
yearly |
1970 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita |
76,464.801 2023 |
75,105.315 2022 |
23,328.335 1991 |
76,464.801 2023 |
PPP Intl $ |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita |
33,446.419 2023 |
32,451.366 2022 |
7,960.513 1991 |
45,726.188 2012 |
USD |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Forecast: Real GDP Growth |
2.859 2023 |
3.771 2022 |
-41.008 1991 |
82.809 1992 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Nominal GDP: USD mn |
119,534.25 2017 |
109,406.47 2016 |
1,828.40 1962 |
174,168.07 2013 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Exports |
18,269.80 2017 |
15,745.20 2016 |
422.00 1962 |
36,411.00 2012 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Imports |
17,426.50 2017 |
16,040.50 2016 |
122.00 1962 |
17,426.50 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Final Consumption |
24,875.40 2017 |
23,448.00 2016 |
268.00 1962 |
24,875.40 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Final Consumption: Government |
9,114.90 2017 |
8,497.30 2016 |
80.00 1962 |
9,114.90 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Final Consumption: Private |
15,760.50 2017 |
14,950.70 2016 |
188.00 1962 |
15,760.50 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Gross Capital Formation (GCF) |
10,541.90 2017 |
9,903.10 2016 |
85.00 1962 |
10,541.90 2017 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1962 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| Real GDP: YoY |
-3.482 2017 |
2.926 2016 |
-41.008 1991 |
82.809 1992 |
% |
yearly |
1971 - 2017 Updated on 2018-09-18 |
| GDP: 2010p: Final Consumption |
20,254.39 2016 |
19,330.53 2015 |
15,223.80 2010 |
20,254.39 2016 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2016 Updated on 2017-08-28 |
| GDP: 2010p: Final Consumption: Government |
7,416.07 2016 |
7,207.48 2015 |
5,666.60 2010 |
7,416.07 2016 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2016 Updated on 2017-08-28 |
| GDP: 2010p: Final Consumption: Private |
12,838.32 2016 |
12,123.05 2015 |
9,557.20 2010 |
12,838.32 2016 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2016 Updated on 2017-08-28 |
| GDP: 2010p: Gross Capital Formation |
8,041.45 2016 |
7,887.02 2015 |
5,704.10 2011 |
8,041.45 2016 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2016 Updated on 2017-08-28 |
| GDP: 2010p: Exports |
26,662.26 2016 |
26,190.71 2015 |
22,055.00 2010 |
27,137.70 2012 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2016 Updated on 2017-08-28 |
| GDP: 2010p: Imports |
14,015.17 2016 |
13,867.90 2015 |
10,041.00 2010 |
14,015.17 2016 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
2010 - 2016 Updated on 2017-08-28 |
| GDP per Capita: USD |
26,560.36 2017 |
24,802.40 2016 |
11,424.60 1998 |
45,517.86 2012 |
USD |
yearly |
1993 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP per Capita: KWD |
8,057.08 2017 |
7,493.73 2016 |
1,313.00 1970 |
12,742.07 2012 |
KWD |
yearly |
1964 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP Deflator: YoY |
12.93 2017 |
-7.40 2016 |
-25.96 2015 |
21.77 2005 |
% |
yearly |
2001 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP Deflator: 2010p |
91.18 2017 |
80.74 2016 |
80.74 2016 |
126.29 2013 |
2010=100 |
yearly |
2010 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| GDP: Gross National Product |
37,514.39 2016 |
38,292.22 2015 |
542.00 1964 |
53,151.24 2013 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-13 |
| GDP: National Disposable Income |
29,245.45 2016 |
30,415.62 2015 |
804.40 1970 |
45,234.81 2013 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1970 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-13 |
| GDP: Net Saving |
5,387.76 2016 |
7,752.49 2015 |
-6,389.80 1991 |
24,721.25 2013 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1970 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-13 |
| Production | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Index Growth |
-10.0 Mar 2017 |
-12.8 Feb 2017 |
-100.0 May 1991 |
1,223.9 Jun 1992 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1966 - Mar 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Minerals Production |
161,871,900.000 2016 |
156,699,000.000 2015 |
127,996,864.000 2009 |
161,871,900.000 2016 |
Metric Ton |
yearly |
2009 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-26 |
| Fishery Production: Value |
43,191,212.00 2016 |
38,266,875.00 2015 |
11,889,523.00 2001 |
43,191,212.00 2016 |
KWD |
yearly |
1998 - 2016 Updated on 2017-06-04 |
| Petroleum Production: Annual: Crude Oil |
1,078,261.00 2016 |
1,043,420.00 2015 |
65,803.00 1991 |
1,086,745.00 2012 |
Barrel th |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Petroleum Production: Annual: Natural Gas |
610,685.00 2016 |
597,643.00 2015 |
34,481.00 1991 |
1,201,600.00 1972 |
Cub ft mn |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Electricity Production: Generated |
3,890.54 Dec 2015 |
4,118.45 Nov 2015 |
0.00 Feb 2003 |
8,265.58 Aug 2015 |
GWh |
monthly |
Jan 2003 - Dec 2015 Updated on 2016-12-27 |
| Government and Public Finance | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt: % of GDP |
13.1 2017 |
9.9 2016 |
3.1 2013 |
45.8 1990 |
% |
yearly |
1989 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure |
23.791 2023 |
23.103 2022 |
4.021 1997 |
23.791 2023 |
KWD bn |
yearly |
1990 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt |
24.576 2023 |
22.116 2022 |
1.527 2013 |
24.576 2023 |
KWD bn |
yearly |
1991 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue |
24.477 2023 |
24.035 2022 |
1.655 1991 |
35.691 2013 |
KWD bn |
yearly |
1990 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Government Surplus/Deficit |
-4,612.000 2016 |
3,510.400 2015 |
-7,327.300 1991 |
13,228.700 2012 |
KWD mn |
yearly |
1989 - 2016 Updated on 2017-04-13 |
| Public Debt |
4,192.30 May 2018 |
4,342.30 Apr 2018 |
1,455.00 Jun 2013 |
4,967.30 Sep 2017 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Dec 1993 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Demographic and Labour Market | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population |
4.5 2017 |
4.4 2016 |
1.6 1993 |
4.5 2017 |
Person mn |
yearly |
1990 - 2017 Updated on 2018-03-20 |
| Labour Force Participation Rate |
69.0 2017 |
69.6 2016 |
64.3 1990 |
70.6 2014 |
% |
yearly |
1990 - 2017 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Employed Persons |
2,699,118.000 2017 |
2,612,083.000 2016 |
1,197,887.000 2000 |
2,699,118.000 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Unemployment Rate |
1.24 2017 |
1.26 2016 |
0.71 1999 |
2.23 2011 |
% |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Labour Productivity Growth |
-2.87 2017 |
1.95 2016 |
-13.97 2009 |
91.54 1992 |
% |
yearly |
1992 - 2017 Updated on 2018-09-20 |
| Forecast: Population |
5.196 2023 |
5.055 2022 |
1.360 1991 |
5.196 2023 |
Person mn |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Forecast: Unemployment Rate |
1.134 2023 |
1.134 2022 |
0.500 1992 |
7.183 1994 |
% |
yearly |
1981 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Population: Annual |
4,500.48 2017 |
4,411.12 2016 |
1,645.63 1993 |
4,500.48 2017 |
Person th |
yearly |
1990 - 2017 Updated on 2018-03-20 |
| Population: Kuwaiti |
1,351,955.00 2017 |
1,321,593.00 2016 |
798,156.00 1999 |
1,351,955.00 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2017-09-26 |
| Population: Non Kuwaiti |
3,085,635.00 2017 |
3,008,715.00 2016 |
1,387,747.00 2001 |
3,085,635.00 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2017-09-26 |
| Labour Force |
2,732,886.00 2017 |
2,645,314.00 2016 |
1,207,192.00 2000 |
2,732,886.00 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Labour Force: Kuwaiti: Male |
231,579.00 2017 |
229,342.00 2016 |
142,494.00 1999 |
231,579.00 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Labour Force: Kuwaiti: Female |
217,577.00 2017 |
211,775.00 2016 |
75,082.00 1999 |
217,577.00 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Labour Force: Non Kuwaiti: Male |
1,798,077.00 2017 |
1,718,782.00 2016 |
765,107.00 2001 |
1,798,077.00 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Labour Force: Non Kuwaiti: Female |
485,653.00 2017 |
485,415.00 2016 |
204,440.00 2000 |
526,379.00 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Employment |
2,699,118.00 2017 |
2,612,083.00 2016 |
1,197,887.00 2000 |
2,699,118.00 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Employment: Kuwaiti: Male |
225,765.00 2017 |
223,320.00 2016 |
140,871.00 1999 |
225,765.00 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Employment: Kuwaiti: Female |
209,068.00 2017 |
202,838.00 2016 |
74,614.00 1999 |
209,068.00 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Employment: Non Kuwaiti: Male |
1,783,260.00 2017 |
1,704,606.00 2016 |
759,359.00 2001 |
1,783,260.00 2017 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Employment: Non Kuwaiti: Female |
481,025.00 2017 |
481,319.00 2016 |
203,180.00 2000 |
506,436.00 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Unemployment |
33,768.00 2017 |
33,231.00 2016 |
8,921.00 1999 |
48,920.00 2011 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Unemployment: Kuwaiti: Male |
5,814.00 2017 |
6,022.00 2016 |
1,623.00 1999 |
8,777.00 2008 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Unemployment: Kuwaiti: Female |
8,509.00 2017 |
8,937.00 2016 |
468.00 1999 |
10,829.00 2008 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Unemployment: Non Kuwaiti: Male |
14,817.00 2017 |
14,176.00 2016 |
5,641.00 1999 |
18,397.00 2011 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Unemployment: Non Kuwaiti: Female |
4,628.00 2017 |
4,096.00 2016 |
1,189.00 1999 |
19,943.00 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
1999 - 2017 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| 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 2018-04-20 |
| Motor Vehicles Sales Growth |
-5.1 2017 |
-24.9 2016 |
-24.9 2016 |
22.3 2012 |
% |
yearly |
2006 - 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| 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 2018-03-08 |
| 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 2018-03-08 |
| Inflation | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Price Index CPI Growth |
0.9 Aug 2018 |
0.8 Jul 2018 |
-2.5 Apr 1993 |
16.1 Apr 1974 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1974 - Aug 2018 Updated on 2018-09-20 |
| CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change |
0.093 Jun 2018 |
0.187 May 2018 |
-1.603 Sep 2001 |
14.196 Jun 2008 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 2001 - Jun 2018 Updated on 2018-07-19 |
| Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth |
2.700 2023 |
2.700 2022 |
-0.323 1992 |
15.798 1990 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Wholesale Price Index |
135.90 Mar 2018 |
135.90 Feb 2018 |
115.70 Oct 2011 |
135.90 Mar 2018 |
2007=100 |
monthly |
May 2011 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-04-22 |
| Foreign Trade | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Exports |
16,449.5 Mar 2018 |
15,345.3 Dec 2017 |
763.4 Jun 1973 |
31,845.2 Mar 2012 |
USD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 1973 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-06-06 |
| Aluminum: Exports |
9,679.139 2017 |
12,511.244 2016 |
303.262 1997 |
129,740.056 2012 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-10 |
| 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 |
8,752.3 Mar 2018 |
8,932.1 Dec 2017 |
39.8 Mar 1978 |
8,932.1 Dec 2017 |
USD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 1973 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-06-06 |
| Total Imports Growth |
3.4 Mar 2018 |
11.3 Dec 2017 |
-93.1 Jun 1977 |
2,809.9 Mar 1979 |
% |
quarterly |
Mar 1974 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-06-06 |
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth |
1.992 2023 |
3.673 2022 |
-94.781 1991 |
1,684.788 1992 |
% |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Total Exports Growth |
19.1 Mar 2018 |
12.6 Dec 2017 |
-54.6 Mar 2009 |
263.7 Jun 1974 |
% |
quarterly |
Mar 1974 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-06-06 |
| Exports: Medicament |
51,237.785 2017 |
32,862.646 2016 |
142.387 1996 |
51,237.785 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-10 |
| 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 2018-07-10 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product |
297,843.797 2017 |
280,309.075 2016 |
9,325.243 2002 |
297,843.797 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-10 |
| Exports: SITC: Inedible Crude Materials excl Fuels |
9.20 Dec 2017 |
9.50 Sep 2017 |
7.30 Sep 2015 |
16.00 Dec 2015 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Sep 2014 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-04-12 |
| Exports: SITC: Chemicals |
157.50 Dec 2017 |
158.60 Sep 2017 |
148.90 Mar 2016 |
240.20 Sep 2014 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Sep 2014 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-04-12 |
| Exports: Non Oil: Asian Non Arab Countries: Malaysia |
5,295.13 Mar 2018 |
1,409.00 Dec 2017 |
0.80 Mar 1995 |
15,996.60 Jun 2010 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-05-30 |
| Exports: Non Oil: Asian Non Arab Countries: Pakistan |
21,706.53 Mar 2018 |
10,227.00 Dec 2017 |
252.50 Sep 1997 |
26,349.90 Dec 2012 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-05-30 |
| Exports: Non Oil: Asian Non Arab Countries: China |
61,134.65 Mar 2018 |
27,143.00 Dec 2017 |
7.40 Dec 1994 |
286,056.50 Dec 2009 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-05-31 |
| Exports: Non Oil: Arab Countries: Qatar |
40,652.82 Mar 2018 |
49,438.00 Dec 2017 |
681.20 Mar 1995 |
49,438.00 Dec 2017 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-05-31 |
| Exports: Non Oil: Arab Countries: Saudi Arabia |
40,434.23 Mar 2018 |
54,192.00 Dec 2017 |
7,186.60 Mar 1995 |
77,344.00 Jun 2015 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-05-31 |
| Imports: Asian Non Arab Countries: Hong Kong |
2,225.00 Dec 2017 |
1,014.00 Sep 2017 |
622.00 Sep 2016 |
73,357.10 Sep 2009 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-02-28 |
| Imports: Asian Non Arab Countries: Turkey |
52,222.66 Mar 2018 |
47,251.00 Dec 2017 |
5,320.30 Sep 2000 |
52,962.90 Sep 2008 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-05-30 |
| Imports: European Countries: Western: Germany |
148,732.00 Mar 2018 |
155,478.00 Dec 2017 |
35,814.90 Mar 1996 |
173,461.00 Mar 2017 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-08-02 |
| Imports: Arab Countries: Lebanon |
10,764.67 Mar 2018 |
12,116.00 Dec 2017 |
2,806.50 Mar 1999 |
27,871.03 Sep 2015 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-05-30 |
| Imports: European Countries: Eastern: Hungary |
3,420.67 Mar 2018 |
6,692.00 Dec 2017 |
664.70 Mar 1996 |
18,101.10 Mar 2012 |
KWD th |
quarterly |
Dec 1994 - Mar 2018 Updated on 2018-05-30 |
| Petroleum Exports: Crude Oil |
776,726.00 2016 |
717,384.00 2015 |
134,601.00 1982 |
1,070,575.00 1972 |
Barrel th |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Petroleum Exports: Refined Products |
181,927.00 2016 |
253,914.27 2015 |
77,549.00 1992 |
573,884.00 2014 |
Barrel th |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-05-03 |
| Balance of Payments | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Direct Investment |
131.9 2017 |
294.6 2016 |
131.9 2017 |
3,890.2 2012 |
USD mn |
yearly |
2009 - 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Direct Investment Abroad |
-2,283.9 Dec 2017 |
1,271.6 Sep 2017 |
-6,192.6 Jun 2017 |
1,271.6 Sep 2017 |
USD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Current Account Balance |
7,578.7 2017 |
655.3 2016 |
-26,478.5 1991 |
78,650.2 2012 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1975 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-10 |
| Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP |
0.1 2017 |
0.3 2016 |
0.1 2017 |
2.2 2012 |
% |
yearly |
2009 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment |
-761.305 Dec 2017 |
-6.623 Sep 2017 |
-761.305 Dec 2017 |
1,766.036 Jun 2017 |
USD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Forecast: Current Account Balance |
-0.497 2023 |
0.700 2022 |
-26.220 1991 |
79.133 2012 |
USD bn |
yearly |
1980 - 2023 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| BoP: FA: Other Investments (OT) |
-1,264.000 Dec 2017 |
-634.000 Sep 2017 |
-5,397.000 Sep 2013 |
3,925.000 Mar 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-04-12 |
| BoP: FA: OT: Assets |
-1,361.000 Dec 2017 |
-1,140.000 Sep 2017 |
-5,037.000 Sep 2013 |
4,155.000 Mar 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-04-12 |
| BoP: FA: OT: Liabilities |
97.000 Dec 2017 |
506.000 Sep 2017 |
-841.000 Dec 2012 |
3,187.000 Mar 2017 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-04-12 |
| BoP: FA: Reserve Assets: Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) |
-383.000 Dec 2017 |
436.000 Sep 2017 |
-1,320.000 Mar 2016 |
865.000 Sep 2016 |
KWD mn |
quarterly |
Mar 2012 - Dec 2017 Updated on 2018-04-12 |
| Number of Investment Companies |
68.00 May 2018 |
68.00 Apr 2018 |
44.00 Mar 2005 |
101.00 Sep 2009 |
Unit |
monthly |
Mar 2005 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Monetary | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Money Supply M1 |
36,541.160 May 2018 |
35,915.097 Apr 2018 |
3,504.884 Sep 1994 |
36,541.160 May 2018 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Money Supply M2 |
126,057.327 May 2018 |
126,179.998 Apr 2018 |
21,437.293 Mar 1994 |
126,179.998 Apr 2018 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves |
36,635.9 May 2018 |
34,018.9 Apr 2018 |
23.2 Jan 1968 |
36,635.9 May 2018 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1964 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-18 |
| Non Performing Loans Ratio |
2.4 2016 |
2.8 2015 |
2.4 2016 |
19.2 2000 |
% |
yearly |
1998 - 2016 Updated on 2018-03-12 |
| Household Debt: % of GDP |
18.5 2017 |
16.5 2016 |
5.1 2011 |
18.5 2017 |
% |
yearly |
1997 - 2017 Updated on 2018-09-18 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP |
26.294 2017 |
26.475 2016 |
1.433 1967 |
34.901 1991 |
% |
yearly |
1964 - 2017 Updated on 2018-09-25 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import |
11.9 Jun 2018 |
11.4 Mar 2018 |
2.2 Mar 1989 |
166.6 Mar 1978 |
NA |
quarterly |
Mar 1973 - Jun 2018 Updated on 2018-09-30 |
| Gold Reserves |
104.997 May 2018 |
105.573 Apr 2018 |
44.800 Nov 1964 |
290.284 May 1977 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1964 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-18 |
| Total Deposits |
142,242.653 May 2018 |
142,555.071 Apr 2018 |
21,699.453 Mar 1994 |
142,555.071 Apr 2018 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Domestic Credit |
111,464.4 Aug 2018 |
111,363.9 Jul 2018 |
20,673.7 Jan 1994 |
112,547.6 Feb 2018 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - Aug 2018 Updated on 2018-10-16 |
| Domestic Credit Growth |
1.7 May 2018 |
3.3 Apr 2018 |
-7.7 May 2001 |
34.1 Jan 2008 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1995 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Household Debt |
2,133.0 May 2018 |
2,143.6 Apr 2018 |
173.9 Feb 2002 |
2,202.8 Aug 2015 |
USD mn |
monthly |
Jan 2002 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Money Supply: M3 |
38,042.30 May 2018 |
37,855.30 Apr 2018 |
6,516.50 Mar 1994 |
38,042.30 May 2018 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Monetary Survey: CBK and Local Banks: Money Supply M2: M1 |
11,027.60 May 2018 |
10,774.70 Apr 2018 |
1,042.40 Sep 1994 |
11,027.60 May 2018 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Money Supply: M3: M2: M1: Currency in Circulation |
1,878.80 May 2018 |
1,696.80 Apr 2018 |
311.50 Dec 1995 |
2,008.30 Jul 2014 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Monetary Survey: CBK and Local Banks: Money Supply M2 |
38,042.30 May 2018 |
37,854.60 Apr 2018 |
6,378.20 Mar 1994 |
38,042.30 May 2018 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Local Banks Time Deposits |
30,867.50 May 2018 |
30,997.20 Apr 2018 |
5,135.90 Mar 1994 |
31,387.30 Dec 2017 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Jan 1994 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Interest and Foreign Exchange Rates | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Lending Rate |
4.804 May 2018 |
4.813 Apr 2018 |
4.325 Nov 2015 |
9.720 Aug 1982 |
% pa |
monthly |
Apr 1979 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Exchange Rate against USD |
0.303 Sep 2018 |
0.303 Aug 2018 |
0.265 Jul 2008 |
0.357 Nov 1971 |
KWD/USD |
monthly |
Jan 1957 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2018-10-16 |
| Policy Rate |
3.00 Sep 2018 |
3.00 Aug 2018 |
2.00 Nov 2015 |
7.25 Dec 2000 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jul 1999 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2018-09-30 |
| Short Term Interest Rate |
2.06 Sep 2018 |
2.06 Aug 2018 |
0.75 Sep 2013 |
6.12 Nov 2006 |
% pa |
monthly |
Nov 2001 - Sep 2018 Updated on 2018-09-30 |
| Policy Rate: Month End: Discount Rate |
3.000 Oct 2018 |
3.000 Sep 2018 |
2.000 Nov 2015 |
7.250 Dec 2000 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jul 1999 - Oct 2018 Updated on 2018-10-31 |
| Overnight Rate: Central Bank of Kuwait |
10.000 Oct 2018 |
10.000 Sep 2018 |
10.000 Oct 2018 |
10.000 Oct 2018 |
% pa |
monthly |
Nov 2001 - Oct 2018 Updated on 2018-10-31 |
| Deposits Rate: Weighted Average |
1.61 May 2018 |
1.60 Apr 2018 |
1.48 Jun 2015 |
5.72 Oct 2007 |
% pa |
monthly |
Jan 2003 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Lending Rate: Weighted Average |
4.80 May 2018 |
4.81 Apr 2018 |
4.33 Nov 2015 |
8.85 Sep 2006 |
% pa |
monthly |
Mar 2003 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: KIBOR: 3 Months |
2.063 Oct 2018 |
2.063 Sep 2018 |
0.750 Sep 2013 |
6.120 Nov 2006 |
% pa |
monthly |
Nov 2001 - Oct 2018 Updated on 2018-10-31 |
| Repo Rate |
1.750 Jun 2018 |
1.750 May 2018 |
1.500 Feb 2017 |
5.870 Mar 2007 |
% pa |
monthly |
Nov 2001 - Jun 2018 Updated on 2018-06-30 |
| Exchange Rate against US$: Monthly Average |
0.30 Jun 2018 |
0.30 May 2018 |
0.27 Jul 2008 |
0.36 Nov 1971 |
KWD/USD |
monthly |
Jan 1957 - Jun 2018 Updated on 2018-07-10 |
| Foreign Exchange Rate: Average: Euro |
358.19 May 2018 |
369.05 Apr 2018 |
263.35 Jun 2001 |
424.54 Nov 2009 |
KWD/1000 EUR |
monthly |
Feb 2001 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Foreign Exchange Rate: Average: US Dollar |
0.302 Jun 2018 |
0.302 May 2018 |
0.265 Jul 2008 |
0.308 Sep 2000 |
KWD/USD |
monthly |
Dec 1993 - Jun 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| Energy | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity Production |
3,903 Dec 2016 |
4,272 Nov 2016 |
0 Feb 2003 |
8,559 Aug 2016 |
GWh |
monthly |
Jan 2003 - Dec 2016 Updated on 2018-07-25 |
| Natural Gas Production: OPEC: Marketed Production |
17,102.000 2017 |
17,291.000 2016 |
8,688.000 1999 |
17,291.000 2016 |
Cub m mn |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-06-12 |
| Natural Gas: Imports |
4,781.000 2017 |
4,311.000 2016 |
688.000 2012 |
4,781.000 2017 |
Cub m mn |
yearly |
2009 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-02 |
| 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 |
2,731.000 Jun 2018 |
2,703.000 May 2018 |
1,828.000 Feb 2002 |
2,868.000 Nov 2016 |
Barrel/Day th |
monthly |
Jan 2002 - Jun 2018 Updated on 2018-07-11 |
| Crude Oil: Exports |
2,010.000 2017 |
2,128.200 2016 |
948.200 1999 |
2,128.200 2016 |
Barrel/Day th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-06-12 |
| 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 |
18,330 Dec 2016 |
20,521 Nov 2016 |
4,086 Jan 1998 |
48,684 Aug 2009 |
Person |
monthly |
Jan 1997 - Dec 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Visitor Arrivals Growth |
28.7 Dec 2016 |
45.0 Nov 2016 |
-69.9 Aug 2010 |
257.4 Aug 2006 |
% |
monthly |
Jan 1998 - Dec 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Tourism Revenue |
831 2016 |
931 2015 |
286 2001 |
931 2015 |
USD mn |
yearly |
1995 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Tourism Revenue Growth |
-10.7 2016 |
51.4 2015 |
-27.4 2001 |
51.4 2015 |
% |
yearly |
1996 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-20 |
| Visitor Arrivals |
11,208,038.00 2015 |
10,900,379.00 2014 |
2,536,697.00 1996 |
11,208,038.00 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
1996 - 2015 Updated on 2017-10-12 |
| Visitor Arrivals: GCC: United Arab Emirates |
104,565.00 2016 |
90,465.00 2015 |
11,687.00 2001 |
104,565.00 2016 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Visitor Arrivals: GCC: Bahrain |
237,189.00 2016 |
264,144.00 2015 |
61,726.00 2001 |
264,144.00 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Visitor Arrivals: GCC: Saudi Arabia |
2,621,805.00 2016 |
2,657,036.00 2015 |
660,916.00 2001 |
2,657,036.00 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Visitor Arrivals: GCC: Qatar |
67,682.00 2016 |
58,308.00 2015 |
16,520.00 2001 |
67,682.00 2016 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Visitor Arrivals: GCC: Kuwait |
4,251,259.00 2016 |
4,267,341.00 2015 |
1,638,307.00 2001 |
4,372,866.00 2014 |
Person |
yearly |
2000 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Visitor Departures |
11,187,644.00 2016 |
11,086,483.00 2015 |
2,593,329.00 1996 |
11,187,644.00 2016 |
Person |
yearly |
1996 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Visitor Departures: GCC: Kuwait |
4,242,837.00 2016 |
4,275,151.00 2015 |
1,050,877.00 1996 |
4,376,313.00 2014 |
Person |
yearly |
1996 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Visitor Departures: GCC: United Arab Emirates |
102,139.00 2016 |
89,256.00 2015 |
11,677.00 2001 |
102,139.00 2016 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Visitor Departures: GCC: Bahrain |
236,330.00 2016 |
263,070.00 2015 |
61,201.00 2001 |
263,070.00 2015 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Visitor Departures: GCC: Oman |
24,777.00 2016 |
23,261.00 2015 |
10,342.00 2001 |
24,777.00 2016 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Visitor Departures: GCC: Qatar |
67,596.00 2016 |
57,495.00 2015 |
16,465.00 2001 |
67,596.00 2016 |
Person |
yearly |
2001 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Length of Stay: Hotel |
32,401.00 Dec 2016 |
33,241.00 Nov 2016 |
7,601.00 May 2010 |
44,430.00 Mar 2015 |
Night |
monthly |
Jan 1997 - Dec 2016 Updated on 2018-02-06 |
| Number of Hotels |
90.00 2016 |
84.00 2015 |
13.00 1966 |
93.00 2013 |
Unit |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-06 |
| Number of Hotel Rooms |
6,267.00 2016 |
6,554.00 2015 |
587.00 1965 |
7,519.00 2012 |
Unit |
yearly |
1964 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-06 |
| Financial Market | Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Capitalization: % of GDP |
77.1 2017 |
80.3 2016 |
52.3 2008 |
782.4 2001 |
% |
yearly |
2000 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-26 |
| Market Capitalization: KSE |
27,428,804,353.15 Apr 2018 |
28,731,654,483.65 Mar 2018 |
15,394,383,481.00 Mar 2009 |
49,537,532,030.80 Nov 2012 |
KWD |
monthly |
Apr 2005 - Apr 2018 Updated on 2018-05-02 |
| 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 |
1,516.30 May 2018 |
1,514.20 Apr 2018 |
270.20 Jun 2005 |
2,624.70 Aug 2010 |
KWD mn |
monthly |
Mar 2005 - May 2018 Updated on 2018-07-12 |
| 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 2017-06-27 |
| Container Port Throughput |
1,262,174.000 2016 |
1,246,674.000 2015 |
700,000.000 2010 |
1,277,674.000 2014 |
TEU |
yearly |
2008 - 2016 Updated on 2017-10-25 |
| Liner Shipping Connectivity Index |
11.830 2017 |
13.000 2016 |
4.140 2006 |
13.000 2016 |
2004=100 |
yearly |
2004 - 2017 Updated on 2017-09-29 |
| Number of Subscriber Fixed Line |
403,234.000 2016 |
480,000.000 2015 |
3,316.000 1960 |
538,219.000 2007 |
Unit |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Number of Subscriber Mobile |
5,392,806.000 2016 |
5,846,335.000 2015 |
0.000 1985 |
7,600,000.000 2014 |
Person |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Teledensity: Fixed Line |
9.950 2016 |
12.196 2015 |
1.230 1960 |
24.014 1996 |
Number |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Teledensity: Mobile |
133.071 2016 |
148.543 2015 |
0.000 1985 |
200.928 2014 |
Number |
yearly |
1960 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-19 |
| Exports: ICT Goods |
63,651.958 2016 |
89,510.409 2015 |
7,573.472 2000 |
154,981.501 2008 |
USD th |
yearly |
2000 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-25 |
| Exports: Telecommunication Equipment |
177,346.720 2017 |
53,923.754 2016 |
3,723.094 1999 |
177,346.720 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-09 |
| Exports: Television |
21,262.681 2017 |
1,449.952 2016 |
782.433 2014 |
21,262.681 2017 |
USD th |
yearly |
1995 - 2017 Updated on 2018-07-09 |
| Imports: ICT Goods |
2,011,554.233 2016 |
2,435,340.926 2015 |
374,031.818 2001 |
2,435,340.926 2015 |
USD th |
yearly |
2000 - 2016 Updated on 2018-04-25 |
| 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 2018-07-09 |
| 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 2018-07-09 |
| No of Registered Vehicles: in Use |
2,001,940.00 2016 |
1,925,168.00 2015 |
80,361.00 1965 |
2,001,940.00 2016 |
Unit |
yearly |
1965 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| No of Registered Vehicles: in Use: Private |
1,612,131.00 2016 |
1,552,738.00 2015 |
50,983.00 1965 |
1,612,131.00 2016 |
Unit |
yearly |
1965 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| No of Registered Vehicles: New |
158,378.00 2016 |
157,107.00 2015 |
50,560.00 1995 |
167,618.00 2013 |
Unit |
yearly |
1993 - 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Air Transport: No of Passengers: Kuwait International Airport |
982,164.000 Dec 2016 |
827,513.000 Nov 2016 |
357,003.000 Oct 2004 |
1,260,885.000 Aug 2016 |
Person |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Dec 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Air Transport: Freight Movements: Kuwait International Airport |
17,517,567.000 Dec 2016 |
16,868,353.000 Nov 2016 |
11,273,173.000 Jan 2006 |
22,488,000.000 Aug 2009 |
kg |
monthly |
Jan 2004 - Dec 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |
| Maritime Transport: Vessels Arrivals: Kuwait Ports: Cargo |
511.00 Dec 2016 |
627.00 Nov 2016 |
504.00 Feb 2012 |
1,515.00 Jul 2004 |
Unit |
monthly |
Jan 2002 - Dec 2016 Updated on 2018-02-11 |