Kuwait GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Kuwait's gdp per capita ppp was $52,866 in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's gdp per capita ppp stood at $52,866 in 2025, a rise of +$422 from 2024. The IMF projects $52,866 by 2025. Kuwait ranked 42nd globally.
Kuwait’s GDP per‑capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms rose from 30,763.07 in 1990 to a post‑war peak of 91,434.90 in 2007, reflecting the rapid expansion of oil‑related revenues during the early 2000s. The subsequent decline to a trough of 23,390.42 in 1991, caused by the Gulf War’s disruption of production and exports, was followed by a long‑term recovery that brought the figure to 52,866.10 in 2025, placing Kuwait 42nd in the world and slightly above Puerto Rico’s 51,488.64 while remaining below Japan’s 54,815.32. Over the 36‑year span, the per‑capita trajectory has been characterised by a sharp upward swing, a deep early‑1990s dip, and a gradual convergence toward the high‑income benchmark set by East Asian peers. Continued diversification away from hydrocarbons and sustained investment in human capital will be essential to maintain the modest upward trend and narrow the gap with the region’s more diversified economies.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $59,362 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $58,110 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $56,977 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $55,920 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $54,833 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $52,866 | - | - |
| 2025 | $52,866 | +$422 | #42 |
| 2024 | $52,444 | +$21 | #44 |
| 2023 | $53,025 | +$333 | #44 |
| 2022 | $55,043 | +$4,678 | #38 |
| 2021 | $50,652 | +$8,576 | #36 |
| 2020 | $41,462 | −$8,989 | #43 |
| 2019 | $50,703 | +$455 | #32 |
| 2018 | $51,371 | +$5,600 | #28 |
| 2017 | $46,566 | −$2,291 | #31 |
| 2016 | $41,862 | −$7,042 | #34 |
| 2015 | $45,267 | −$5,241 | #29 |
| 2014 | $68,337 | +$16,799 | #9 |
| 2013 | $76,813 | +$24,367 | #8 |
| 2012 | $82,090 | +$31,111 | #8 |
| 2011 | $79,037 | +$28,608 | #8 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuwait's gdp per capita ppp was $52,866 in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Kuwait's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $91,435 in 2007.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Kuwait was $23,390 in 1991.
Kuwait ranks 42nd globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kuwait's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $52,866 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Kuwait in 2025 was $52,866. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Kuwait GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}