Kuwait GNI
Gross National Income NY.GNP.MKTP.CD
Kuwait's gni was $227.2B in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 17.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's gni stood at $227.2B in 2025, a rise of +$33.9B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $227.2B by 2025. Kuwait ranked 58th globally.
Kuwait’s gross national income (GNI) has risen dramatically over the 64‑year series, expanding from a trough of 1,287,793,952.97 in 1962 to an all‑time peak of 227,170,333,802.80 in 2025, placing the emirate at rank 58 globally. This surge reflects the long‑standing reliance on hydrocarbon exports, which have financed extensive infrastructure development and a high per‑capita income. By comparison, Hungary recorded a slightly higher GNI of 232,729,966,415.65, while Ukraine’s figure stood at 196,486,652,698.97, underscoring Kuwait’s position among the wealthier middle‑income economies. The upward trajectory has been punctuated by periods of volatility linked to oil price shocks, yet the cumulative growth has persisted, propelled by fiscal reforms and diversification initiatives such as the Kuwait Vision 2035 plan. Continued investment in non‑oil sectors and sustained commodity prices will be crucial to maintain the current growth path and mitigate the risk of future downturns.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $258.6B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $242.9B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $227.2B | - | - |
| 2025 | $227.2B | +$33.9B | #58 |
| 2024 | $193.3B | −$4.4B | #132 |
| 2023 | $197.7B | −$11.8B | #142 |
| 2022 | $209.5B | +$37.0B | #146 |
| 2021 | $172.5B | +$45.1B | #143 |
| 2020 | $127.4B | −$33.7B | #143 |
| 2019 | $161.1B | +$4.1B | #147 |
| 2018 | $157.0B | +$17.5B | #146 |
| 2017 | $139.5B | +$17.3B | #146 |
| 2016 | $122.2B | −$5.1B | #144 |
| 2015 | $127.3B | −$51.0B | #146 |
| 2014 | $178.3B | −$9.8B | #146 |
| 2013 | $188.1B | +$1.4B | #148 |
| 2012 | $186.7B | +$23.5B | #152 |
| 2011 | $163.3B | +$39.4B | #150 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gni improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuwait's gni was $227.2B in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 17.5% increase from the previous year.
Kuwait's gni peaked at $227.2B in 2025.
The lowest gni in Kuwait was $1.3B in 1962.
Kuwait ranks 58th globally in gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kuwait's gni is projected to reach $227.2B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Kuwait's gni was approximately 227.17 billion ($227.2B) in 2025.
The gni of Kuwait in 2025 was $227.2B. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_gni,
title = {Kuwait GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}