Kuwait's economy in numbers:
Nominal GDP of USD 183 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 37,603 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 1.3% over the last decade.
Economic structure:
In 2020, services accounted for 54% of overall GDP, manufacturing 7%, other industrial activity 39%, and agriculture 0%. Looking at GDP by expenditure, private consumption accounted for 41% of GDP in 2019, government consumption 25%, fixed investment 25%, and net exports 9%.International trade:
In 2020, manufactured products made up 6% of total merchandise exports, mineral fuels 93%, food 1%, ores and metals 0% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other categories accounting for 0% of the total. In the same period, manufactured products made up 75% of total merchandise imports, mineral fuels 0%, food 20%, ores and metals 2% and agricultural raw materials 0%, with other goods accounting for 3% of the total. Total exports were worth USD 100 billion in 2022, while total imports were USD 28 billion.Economic growth:
The economy recorded average annual growth of 0.7% in the decade to 2020. To read more about GDP growth in Kuwait, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy:
Kuwait's fiscal deficit averaged 0.8% of GDP in the decade to 2020. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Unemployment:
The unemployment rate averaged 2.5% in the decade to 2022. For more information on Kuwait's unemployment click here.
Inflation:
Inflation averaged 2.6% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Kuwait inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy:
Kuwait's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 3.50%, up from 2.00% a decade earlier. See our Kuwait monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate:
From end-2012 to end-2022 the dinar stayed on the same level vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the dinar, click here.
50 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 21 expert analysts.
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