Kuwait 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$148.46 billion
↑ 33.69% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$34,043.54
↑ 34.90% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.26%
↑ 7.08pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.42%
↑ 1.32pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $111.05 billion | $148.46 billion | +33.69% |
| GDP per Capita | $25,236.08 | $34,043.54 | +34.90% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -4.82% | 2.26% | +7.08pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.10% | 3.42% | +1.32pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.56% | 3.00% | -0.56pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $148.46 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $34,043.54
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.26%
- Gross National Income
- $172.59 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.42%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 28.78%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.00%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -19.47%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- 23.54%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $148.46 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Kuwait for 2021 is $34,043.54. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kuwait for 2021 is 3.42%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Kuwait's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 2.26%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Kuwait for 2021 is 3.00%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.