Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kuwait
Kuwait: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 172.13 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kuwait, 1993–2025
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kuwait stood at 172.13 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.7% on the previous year and up 79.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kuwait peaked at 172.13 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 9.96 billion current US$, in 1994.
Kuwait ranks 38th of 99 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10.50 billion current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 9.96 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 12.97 billion current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1996 | 18.93 billion current US$ | +46.0% |
| 1997 | 29.66 billion current US$ | +56.6% |
| 1998 | 22.77 billion current US$ | -23.2% |
| 1999 | 20.02 billion current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 19.46 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 22.63 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2002 | 31.46 billion current US$ | +39.0% |
| 2003 | 60.95 billion current US$ | +93.7% |
| 2004 | 72.90 billion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 103.72 billion current US$ | +42.3% |
| 2006 | 107.06 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 96.11 billion current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 118.14 billion current US$ | +22.9% |
| 2020 | 105.99 billion current US$ | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 136.62 billion current US$ | +28.9% |
| 2022 | 152.68 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 131.13 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2024 | 141.48 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2025 | 172.13 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.83 billion current US$ | 9.96 billion current US$ | 29.66 billion current US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 59.74 billion current US$ | 19.46 billion current US$ | 107.06 billion current US$ | 7 |
| 2010s | 107.13 billion current US$ | 96.11 billion current US$ | 118.14 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 2020s | 140.01 billion current US$ | 105.99 billion current US$ | 172.13 billion current US$ | 6 |
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- 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 market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kuwait?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Kuwait was 172.13 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 172.13 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.96 billion current US$ in 1994.
- How does Kuwait rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Kuwait ranks 38th out of 99 countries with data for 2025.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.