Kuwait GDP
Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars NY.GDP.MKTP.CD
Kuwait's gdp was $157.5B in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's gdp stood at $157.5B in 2025, a decline of +$2.8B from 2024. The IMF projects $157.5B by 2025. Kuwait ranked 59th globally.
Kuwait’s gross domestic product has expanded dramatically since the World Bank recorded a trough of 1,828,107,502.80 in 1962, climbing to an all‑time peak of 183,502,046,693.88 in 2022 before moderating to 157,469,000,000.00 in 2025, placing the country 59th globally. The 64‑year trajectory reflects the outsized influence of hydrocarbon revenues, which propelled growth during the oil‑price booms of the 1970s and again in the early 2000s, while periods of price volatility and regional geopolitical tensions have tempered expansion. Compared with peers of similar rank, Kuwait’s output exceeds Uzbekistan’s 137,480,000,000.00 but trails Ukraine’s 209,713,000,000.00, underscoring the relative strength of its energy‑driven economy. Looking ahead, diversification initiatives and the pace of global energy transition will be pivotal in determining whether Kuwait can sustain its post‑peak growth path or face a structural slowdown.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $190.2B | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $183.1B | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $176.1B | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $169.2B | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $162.9B | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $157.5B | - | - |
| 2025 | $157.5B | −$2.8B | #59 |
| 2024 | $160.2B | −$5.2B | #142 |
| 2023 | $165.4B | −$18.2B | #146 |
| 2022 | $183.5B | +$35.2B | #154 |
| 2021 | $148.4B | +$37.3B | #153 |
| 2020 | $111.0B | −$29.8B | #152 |
| 2019 | $140.9B | +$2.2B | #155 |
| 2018 | $138.6B | +$18.0B | #155 |
| 2017 | $120.7B | +$11.3B | #155 |
| 2016 | $109.4B | −$5.2B | #154 |
| 2015 | $114.6B | −$48.1B | #155 |
| 2014 | $162.7B | −$11.5B | #157 |
| 2013 | $174.2B | +$102.1M | #156 |
| 2012 | $174.0B | +$20.0B | #156 |
| 2011 | $154.0B | +$38.6B | #157 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuwait's gdp was $157.5B in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Kuwait's gdp peaked at $183.5B in 2022.
The lowest gdp in Kuwait was $1.8B in 1962.
Kuwait ranks 59th globally in gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kuwait's gdp is projected to reach $157.5B by 2025 based on IMF projection.
Kuwait's gdp was approximately 157.47 billion ($157.5B) in 2025.
The gdp of Kuwait in 2025 was $157.5B. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_gdp,
title = {Kuwait GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}