Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) (Domestic currency) was 1.08 billion in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) in Kuwait, 2001–2018
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2018, assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) in Kuwait stood at 1.08 billion.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and down 56.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) in Kuwait peaked at 2.95 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, 216.25 million, in 2002.
Kuwait ranks 60th of 66 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 240.03 million | — |
| 2002 | 216.25 million | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 275.04 million | +27.2% |
| 2004 | 465.21 million | +69.1% |
| 2005 | 1.17 billion | +151.7% |
| 2006 | 1.90 billion | +62.3% |
| 2007 | 2.95 billion | +55.0% |
| 2008 | 2.48 billion | -15.8% |
| 2009 | 2.05 billion | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 1.90 billion | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 1.57 billion | -17.4% |
| 2012 | 1.43 billion | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 1.30 billion | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 1.10 billion | -15.3% |
| 2015 | 1.06 billion | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 1.14 billion | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 1.12 billion | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 1.08 billion | -4.1% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 1.08 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 41.05 billion, 3% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 1.08 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.70 billion, 5% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) (Domestic currency) in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +151.7% | 465.21 million | 1.17 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.30 billion | 216.25 million | 2.95 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.30 billion | 1.06 billion | 1.90 billion | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 57 Azerbaijan 1.61 billion
- 58 Brunei 1.26 billion compare
- 59 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.10 billion compare
- 61 Tajikistan 946.94 million compare
- 62 Solomon Islands 922.97 million compare
- 63 Comoros 425.21 million compare
More financial sector data for Kuwait
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0044 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 142.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 103.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0044 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 142.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) in Kuwait?
- Assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) in Kuwait was 1.08 billion in 2018, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2.95 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 216.25 million in 2002.
- How does Kuwait rank for assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs)?
- Kuwait ranks 60th out of 66 countries with data for 2018.
- Is assets, claims on depository corporations (ofcs) rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Assets, Claims on Depository corporations (OFCS) (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Other Financial Corporations (OFCs) dataset presents the balance sheet of OFCs highlighting their financial linkages with other economic sectors and nonresidents.