Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Kuwait
Kuwait: Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's was 9.05 in 2029. ▲ Rising
Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Kuwait, 2000–2029
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2029, gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Kuwait stood at 9.05.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Kuwait peaked at 12.89 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.62, in 2005.
Kuwait ranks 3rd of 28 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.9 | — |
| 2001 | 8.63 | +25.1% |
| 2002 | 6.12 | -29.1% |
| 2003 | 4.02 | -34.3% |
| 2004 | 3.71 | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 3.62 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 4.26 | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 4.98 | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 6.22 | +24.9% |
| 2009 | 6.01 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 5.39 | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 6.11 | +13.2% |
| 2012 | 7.47 | +22.2% |
| 2013 | 7.54 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 7.37 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 6.46 | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 6.65 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 6.4 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 7.99 | +24.9% |
| 2019 | 11.26 | +40.9% |
| 2020 | 12.89 | +14.5% |
| 2021 | 9.7 | -24.8% |
| 2022 | 9.13 | -5.9% |
| 2023 | 9.28 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 8.56 | -7.8% |
| 2025 | 8.7 | +1.7% |
| 2026 | 8.85 | +1.7% |
| 2027 | 8.88 | +0.3% |
| 2028 | 8.96 | +0.9% |
| 2029 | 9.05 | +1.1% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 9.05 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.59, 1.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 9.05 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.58, 2.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.45 | 3.62 | 8.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.26 | 5.39 | 11.26 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.4 | 8.56 | 12.89 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 1 Afghanistan 20.57 compare
- 2 Saudi Arabia 12.71 compare
- 4 Qatar 8.08 compare
- 5 Uzbekistan 7.81 compare
- 6 Kazakhstan 7.8 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 gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Kuwait?
- Gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's in Kuwait was 9.05 in 2029, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 12.89 in 2020.
- What is the lowest gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.62 in 2005.
- How does Kuwait rank for gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's?
- Kuwait ranks 3rd out of 28 countries with data for 2029.
- Is gross international reserves, central bank, in months of next year's rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross international reserves, Central bank, In months of next year's imports of goods and services (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.