Kuwait Inflation Rate — 2026 CPI Data, Trend & Outlook
Kuwait's inflation rate was 2.36% in December 2025, down from 2.90% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 2.90%.
Kuwait's inflation rate stands at 2.36% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the inflation rate has moved within a band of -0.55% to 12.99%. The most recent figure of 2.36% is down from 2.90% a year earlier, and is 0.54% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 193 economies tracked on this platform, Kuwait ranks #121 on inflation rate by latest value. It fell from 2.90% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 2.90%.
What's driving it
Inflation is shaped by energy and food prices, the exchange rate, wage growth and the stance of monetary policy; central banks lift interest rates to cool it and ease when it falls back toward target.
Recent readings
| Period | Inflation rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 2.36% |
| Dec 2024 | 2.90% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.64% |
| Dec 2022 | 3.98% |
| Dec 2021 | 3.42% |
| Dec 2020 | 2.10% |
| Dec 2019 | 1.09% |
| Dec 2018 | 0.54% |
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 Inflation Rate in Kuwait Right Now (2026)?
Kuwait's inflation rate was 2.36% in December 2025, down from 2.90% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 2.90%.
Is the inflation rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
It fell in the latest reading — 2.36% in December 2025 versus 2.90% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is inflation rate?
It measures how fast consumer prices are rising, measured by the consumer price index (CPI).