Kuwait Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Kuwait's industry value added was 63.79% in 2025, ranked 4th globally. This represents a 11.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's industry value added stood at 63.79% in 2025, a rise of +6.66% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 63.79% by 2025. Kuwait ranked 4th globally.
Kuwait’s industry value added fell from 66.07 in 2010 to a nadir of 48.46 in 2020 before rebounding to 63.79 in 2025, placing the nation fourth worldwide among the 16‑year series. The all‑time peak of 74.81 in 2012 reflected robust petrochemical expansion, yet the sharp decline during the global pandemic underscored the sector’s vulnerability to external demand shocks. By 2025 Kuwait’s figure is marginally below Brunei Darussalam’s 63.87 and ahead of Qatar’s 62.55, indicating a competitive but modest position within the Gulf’s industrial landscape. The recovery suggests that diversification initiatives and renewed investment in downstream processing are beginning to offset the earlier contraction, though the gap from the 2012 high remains sizable. Continued policy focus on non‑oil manufacturing and infrastructure upgrades will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and narrow the distance to the historical peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 67.65% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 65.72% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 63.79% | - | - |
| 2025 | 63.79% | +6.66% | #4 |
| 2024 | 57.13% | −3.17% | #170 |
| 2023 | 60.29% | −5.47% | #189 |
| 2022 | 65.77% | +7.46% | #194 |
| 2021 | 58.31% | +9.85% | #196 |
| 2020 | 48.46% | −9.26% | #198 |
| 2019 | 57.72% | −2.41% | #201 |
| 2018 | 60.13% | +4.51% | #200 |
| 2017 | 55.62% | +3.48% | #200 |
| 2016 | 52.13% | −3.80% | #200 |
| 2015 | 55.94% | −14.61% | #201 |
| 2014 | 70.55% | −2.55% | #203 |
| 2013 | 73.10% | −1.71% | #203 |
| 2012 | 74.81% | +2.09% | #200 |
| 2011 | 72.72% | +6.66% | #196 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuwait's industry value added was 63.79% in 2025. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 11.7% increase from the previous year.
Kuwait's industry value added peaked at 74.81% in 2012.
The lowest industry value added in Kuwait was 48.46% in 2020.
Kuwait ranks 4th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kuwait's industry value added is projected to reach 63.79% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Kuwait in 2025 was 63.79%. This ranks 4th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_industry-value-added,
title = {Kuwait Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}