Kuwait
Kuwait, located in the region of Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, is an internationally classified economy with a "High income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 4.9 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, Currently, Kuwait is navigating a textbook 'Goldilocks' scenario: a sustained expansion that maximizes productive capacity without triggering overheating alarms.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Furthermore, it generates a structural trade surplus, exporting 17.5% more than it imports relative to its GDP.
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($32,312) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. Foreign investment flows (FDI) remain depressed at around 0.3%, limiting technological transfer. Its central bank backs liquidity with strong international reserves (over $52B), offering a shield against external shocks.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.16T
+2.73%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
2.4%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$32,312
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
2.2%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
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YEAR
Active Population
4.9M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
3.2%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
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YEAR -
Exports (% GDP)
55.8%
YEAR 2024
Imports (% GDP)
38.2%
YEAR 2024
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
0.3%
YEAR 2025
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157.21B | 2.73 | 2.36 | 2.18 | --- | --- | --- | 0.26 |
| 2024 | $160.90B | -1.47 | 2.90 | 2.15 | --- | 55.76 | 38.23 | 0.38 |
| 2023 | $165.46B | -1.64 | 3.64 | 2.08 | --- | 57.70 | 38.33 | 1.28 |
| 2022 | $183.50B | 6.76 | 3.98 | 2.13 | --- | 60.45 | 30.47 | 0.41 |
| 2021 | $148.35B | 1.67 | 3.42 | 2.97 | --- | 51.73 | 30.27 | -0.18 |
| 2020 | $111.05B | -4.82 | 2.10 | 3.49 | --- | 43.71 | 38.30 | -0.50 |
| 2019 | $140.86B | 2.26 | 1.09 | 2.21 | --- | 52.06 | 39.63 | 0.37 |
| 2018 | $138.65B | 2.74 | 0.54 | 2.20 | --- | 57.31 | 45.47 | -0.02 |
| 2017 | $120.69B | -4.71 | 2.17 | 2.23 | --- | 51.20 | 46.64 | 0.09 |
| 2016 | $109.41B | 2.93 | 3.20 | 2.16 | --- | 47.63 | 48.53 | 0.27 |
