Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) was 70.69 billion in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) in Kuwait, 2000–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2030, gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in Kuwait stood at 70.69 billion. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 46.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in Kuwait peaked at 70.69 billion in 2030 and was at its lowest, 6.67 billion, in 2003.
Kuwait ranks 4th of 29 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.13 billion | — |
| 2001 | 10.03 billion | +40.7% |
| 2002 | 8.41 billion | -16.1% |
| 2003 | 6.67 billion | -20.7% |
| 2004 | 7.35 billion | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 8.12 billion | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 11.82 billion | +45.6% |
| 2007 | 15.85 billion | +34.1% |
| 2008 | 16.72 billion | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 17.71 billion | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 18.70 billion | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 23.07 billion | +23.4% |
| 2012 | 28.98 billion | +25.6% |
| 2013 | 32.25 billion | +11.3% |
| 2014 | 32.28 billion | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 28.33 billion | -12.2% |
| 2016 | 31.17 billion | +10.0% |
| 2017 | 33.62 billion | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 37.17 billion | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 39.91 billion | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 48.26 billion | +20.9% |
| 2021 | 45.21 billion | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 48.25 billion | +6.7% |
| 2023 | 47.60 billion | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 44.44 billion | -6.6% |
| 2025 | 48.39 billion | +8.9% |
| 2026 | 52.40 billion | +8.3% |
| 2027 | 56.08 billion | +7.0% |
| 2028 | 60.44 billion | +7.8% |
| 2029 | 65.28 billion | +8.0% |
| 2030 | 70.69 billion | +8.3% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 70.69 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 70.49 billion, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 70.69 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 30.59 billion, 2.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (Balance of) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +45.6% | 8.12 billion | 11.82 billion |
| 2001 | +40.7% | 7.13 billion | 10.03 billion |
| 2007 | +34.1% | 11.82 billion | 15.85 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.98 billion | 6.67 billion | 17.71 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.55 billion | 18.70 billion | 39.91 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 51.63 billion | 44.44 billion | 65.28 billion | 10 |
| 2030s | 70.69 billion | 70.69 billion | 70.69 billion | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 1 Saudi Arabia 478.52 billion compare
- 2 United Arab Emirates 385.84 billion compare
- 3 Libya 78.66 billion compare
- 5 Qatar 70.28 billion compare
- 6 Morocco 60.25 billion compare
- 7 Kazakhstan 59.30 billion 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, us dollar (balance of) in Kuwait?
- Gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) in Kuwait was 70.69 billion in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 70.69 billion in 2030.
- What is the lowest gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.67 billion in 2003.
- How does Kuwait rank for gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of)?
- Kuwait ranks 4th out of 29 countries with data for 2030.
- Is gross international reserves, central bank, us dollar (balance of) rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.5%. 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 Gross international reserves, Central bank, US dollar (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.