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Kuwait economy
Kuwait’s economy grew 2.7% in 2025, slower than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 2.4% in 2025, and 2.2% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 2.7% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.4% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $157 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $32,312 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $52,444 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | 22.7% | 2025 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −5.6% | 1998 |
| Population | 4.9 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.