Inflation in Kuwait
Consumer price inflation in Kuwait averaged 2.6% in the ten years to 2022, which is below the Middle East & North Africa's regional average of 5.4%. The average figure for Kuwait in 2022 was 4.0%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Kuwait Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Kuwait from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau.
Kuwait Inflation Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 4.0 |
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