Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Kuwait
Kuwait: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was 44,018 units per square kilometre in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Kuwait, 1961–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 44,018 units per square kilometre for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in 2008.
That represents a change of down 15.4% on the previous year and down 78.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Kuwait peaked at 290,808 units per square kilometre in 1992 and was at its lowest, -79,422 units per square kilometre, in 1985.
That places Kuwait 93rd out of 172 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -1,588 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | -1,504 units per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1963 | -1,380 units per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 1964 | -2,110 units per square kilometre | +52.8% |
| 1965 | -2,632 units per square kilometre | +24.7% |
| 1966 | -2,783 units per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1967 | -2,733 units per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 1968 | -3,221 units per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1969 | -3,440 units per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1970 | -5,365 units per square kilometre | +56.0% |
| 1971 | -6,397 units per square kilometre | +19.2% |
| 1972 | -6,044 units per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1973 | -4,860 units per square kilometre | -19.6% |
| 1974 | -16,655 units per square kilometre | +242.7% |
| 1975 | -20,135 units per square kilometre | +20.9% |
| 1976 | -19,181 units per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 1977 | -24,691 units per square kilometre | +28.7% |
| 1978 | -20,988 units per square kilometre | -15.0% |
| 1979 | -32,884 units per square kilometre | +56.7% |
| 1980 | -46,779 units per square kilometre | +42.3% |
| 1981 | -55,045 units per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1982 | -73,098 units per square kilometre | +32.8% |
| 1983 | -64,596 units per square kilometre | -11.6% |
| 1984 | -74,136 units per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1985 | -79,422 units per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1986 | -57,233 units per square kilometre | -27.9% |
| 1987 | -25,730 units per square kilometre | -55.0% |
| 1988 | 8,227 units per square kilometre | -132.0% |
| 1989 | 18,199 units per square kilometre | +121.2% |
| 1991 | 277,542 units per square kilometre | +1425.1% |
| 1992 | 290,808 units per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 269,837 units per square kilometre | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 275,168 units per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 267,699 units per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 223,053 units per square kilometre | -16.7% |
| 1997 | 210,971 units per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 205,079 units per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 194,248 units per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 162,444 units per square kilometre | -16.4% |
| 2001 | 144,135 units per square kilometre | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 144,061 units per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 128,764 units per square kilometre | -10.6% |
| 2004 | 70,526 units per square kilometre | -45.2% |
| 2005 | 51,844 units per square kilometre | -26.5% |
| 2006 | 4,050 units per square kilometre | -92.2% |
| 2007 | 52,015 units per square kilometre | +1184.4% |
| 2008 | 44,018 units per square kilometre | -15.4% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 44,018 units per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 312,268 units per square kilometre, 14% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 44,018 units per square kilometre is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 119,033 units per square kilometre, 37% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +1425.1% | 18,199 units per square kilometre | 277,542 units per square kilometre |
| 2007 | +1184.4% | 4,050 units per square kilometre | 52,015 units per square kilometre |
| 1974 | -242.7% | -4,860 units per square kilometre | -16,655 units per square kilometre |
| 1988 | +132.0% | -25,730 units per square kilometre | 8,227 units per square kilometre |
| 1989 | +121.2% | 8,227 units per square kilometre | 18,199 units per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -2,377 units per square kilometre | -3,440 units per square kilometre | -1,380 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | -15,720 units per square kilometre | -32,884 units per square kilometre | -4,860 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | -44,961 units per square kilometre | -79,422 units per square kilometre | 18,199 units per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 246,045 units per square kilometre | 194,248 units per square kilometre | 290,808 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 2000s | 89,095 units per square kilometre | 4,050 units per square kilometre | 162,444 units per square kilometre | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 90 Finland 82,701 units per square kilometre compare
- 91 Tunisia 71,056 units per square kilometre compare
- 92 Malaysia 58,542 units per square kilometre compare
- 94 Ukraine 41,058 units per square kilometre compare
- 95 Ireland 40,674 units per square kilometre compare
- 96 Ethiopia 32,790 units per square kilometre 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 domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Kuwait?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Kuwait was 44,018 units per square kilometre in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 290,808 units per square kilometre in 1992.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -79,422 units per square kilometre in 1985.
- How does Kuwait rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Kuwait ranks 93rd out of 172 countries with data for 2008.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims International Monetary Fund
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.