kw Kuwait 2023

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2023

Year 2023

Key Economic Indicators (2023)

GDP (Current USD)

$163.70 billion

↓ 11.00% vs 2022
GDP per Capita

$33,729.80

↓ 15.84% vs 2022
GDP Growth (Annual %)

-3.64%

↓ 9.50pp vs 2022
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

3.64%

↓ 0.34pp vs 2022

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2022 2023 Change
GDP (Current USD) $183.94 billion $163.70 billion -11.00%
GDP per Capita $40,077.24 $33,729.80 -15.84%
GDP Growth (Annual %) 5.86% -3.64% -9.50pp
Inflation (CPI %) 3.98% 3.64% -0.34pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 2.17% 2.13% -0.05pp

All Economic Indicators (2023)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$163.70 billion
GDP per Capita
$33,729.80
GDP Growth (Annual %)
-3.64%
Gross National Income
$195.99 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
3.64%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
-7.36%
Unemployment Rate (%)
2.13%
Interest Rate (Real %)
13.26%
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)
31.40%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2023, Kuwait's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $163.70 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in Kuwait for 2023 is $33,729.80. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Kuwait for 2023 is 3.64%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

Kuwait's annual GDP growth rate for 2023 is -3.64%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in Kuwait for 2023 is 2.13%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.