Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Kuwait is $172.92 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is -0.6%. GDP per capita is $33,165.
Kuwait GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Kuwait has grown from $25.25 billion in 1981 to $172.92 billion in 2026.
Kuwait GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Kuwait. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
3.84%
Best Year
1992 (+82.8%)
Worst Year
1991 (-41%)
Years of Contraction
13 of 45
GDP per capita in Kuwait rose from $30,877 in 2025 to $33,165 in 2026, an increase of 7.4%.
"Kuwait GDP", "Kuwait gross domestic product", and "Kuwait economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Kuwait
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Kuwait for every year IMF has published data, from 1981 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Kuwait nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$172,920,000,000
-0.6%
$33,165
2%
2025
$157,835,000,000
3.5%
$30,877
2%
2024
$160,902,000,000
-1.5%
$32,106
2.02%
2023
$165,474,000,000
-1.6%
$33,679
2.48%
2022
$183,539,000,000
6.8%
$38,289
9.3%
2021
$148,346,000,000
1.7%
$33,825
1.15%
2020
$111,048,000,000
-4.8%
$25,611
-2.89%
2019
$140,855,000,000
2.3%
$31,550
1.02%
2018
$138,655,000,000
2.7%
$31,369
4.57%
2017
$120,688,000,000
-4.7%
$28,552
3.53%
2016
$109,399,000,000
2.9%
$26,796
4.03%
2015
$114,606,000,000
0.6%
$29,195
4.83%
2014
$162,695,000,000
0.5%
$43,459
4.35%
2013
$174,179,000,000
1.1%
$48,544
4.67%
2012
$174,066,000,000
6.6%
$50,784
5.57%
2011
$154,020,000,000
9.6%
$47,440
10.71%
2010
$115,401,000,000
-2.4%
$39,342
5.58%
2009
$105,992,000,000
-7.1%
$38,156
0%
2008
$147,391,000,000
2.5%
$53,059
15.22%
2007
$114,608,000,000
6%
$47,539
3.57%
2006
$101,548,000,000
7.5%
$43,618
3.7%
2005
$80,799,000,000
10.6%
$35,991
-6.11%
2004
$59,439,000,000
10.2%
$24,864
2.84%
2003
$47,869,000,000
17.3%
$20,585
2.79%
2002
$38,129,000,000
3%
$16,857
3.62%
2001
$34,906,000,000
0.2%
$15,993
2.1%
2000
$37,714,000,000
4.7%
$17,639
1.47%
1999
$30,126,000,000
-1.8%
$14,297
3.95%
1998
$25,941,000,000
3.7%
$12,797
2.37%
1997
$30,350,000,000
2.5%
$15,330
4.54%
1996
$31,491,000,000
0.6%
$16,624
5.11%
1995
$27,186,000,000
1.7%
$15,088
7.07%
1994
$24,859,000,000
8.6%
$14,767
11.16%
1993
$23,955,000,000
35.1%
$15,825
—
1992
$19,871,000,000
82.8%
—
—
1991
$10,791,000,000
-41%
—
—
1990
$18,239,000,000
-26.2%
—
—
1989
$24,313,000,000
25.9%
—
—
1988
$20,690,000,000
-10%
—
—
1987
$22,368,000,000
8.1%
—
—
1986
$17,904,000,000
8.6%
—
—
1985
$21,445,000,000
-4.3%
—
—
1984
$21,700,000,000
5.2%
—
—
1983
$20,871,000,000
5.3%
—
—
1982
$21,583,000,000
-9.5%
—
—
1981
$25,249,000,000
—
—
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The nominal GDP of Kuwait in 2026 is $172.92 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Kuwait 62th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Kuwait?
The GDP growth rate of Kuwait in 2026 is -0.6%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Kuwait?
GDP per capita in Kuwait in 2026 is $33,165, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Kuwait expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Kuwait to reach $200.27 billion by 2031, up from $172.92 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.