Kuwait GDP Growth Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Kuwait's GDP growth rate was 2.73% in December 2025, up from -1.47% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at -1.47%.
Kuwait's GDP growth rate stands at 2.73% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the GDP growth rate has moved within a band of -41.01% to 82.81%. The most recent figure of 2.73% is up from -1.47% a year earlier, and is 4.21% higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 214 economies tracked on this platform, Kuwait ranks #126 on GDP growth rate by latest value. It rose from -1.47% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier -1.47%.
What's driving it
Growth reflects household spending, investment, government outlays and net exports, and is sensitive to interest rates, global demand and confidence.
Recent readings
| Period | GDP growth rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 2.73% |
| Dec 2024 | -1.47% |
| Dec 2023 | -1.64% |
| Dec 2022 | 6.76% |
| Dec 2021 | 1.67% |
| Dec 2020 | -4.82% |
| Dec 2019 | 2.26% |
| Dec 2018 | 2.74% |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the GDP Growth Rate of Kuwait in 2026?
Kuwait's GDP growth rate was 2.73% in December 2025, up from -1.47% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at -1.47%.
Is the GDP growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
It rose in the latest reading — 2.73% in December 2025 versus -1.47% a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is GDP growth rate?
It measures how fast the economy is expanding, measured as the annual change in gross domestic product.