Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) … annual in Kuwait
Kuwait: Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) … annual was 5 % change on previous year in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), annual in Kuwait, 1961–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), annual in Kuwait is 5 % change on previous year, measured in 2008.
The figure is down 72.3% on the previous year and up 159.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), annual in Kuwait peaked at 294.68 % change on previous year in 1962 and was at its lowest, -18.26 % change on previous year, in 1984.
That places Kuwait 114th out of 162 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.
Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) … annual in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 22.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 294.68 % change on previous year | +1219.9% |
| 1963 | -7.03 % change on previous year | -102.4% |
| 1964 | -7.77 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 1965 | -8.54 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1966 | 52.95 % change on previous year | -720.1% |
| 1967 | 7.95 % change on previous year | -85.0% |
| 1968 | -10.71 % change on previous year | -234.7% |
| 1969 | -10.33 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1970 | -7.99 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1971 | 8.79 % change on previous year | -210.0% |
| 1972 | 31.85 % change on previous year | +262.4% |
| 1973 | 21.41 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 1974 | 13.46 % change on previous year | -37.1% |
| 1975 | 48.42 % change on previous year | +259.8% |
| 1976 | 35.62 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 1977 | 24.64 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 1978 | 29.69 % change on previous year | +20.5% |
| 1979 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 1980 | 7.68 % change on previous year | +48.1% |
| 1981 | 78.5 % change on previous year | +922.3% |
| 1982 | -0.3264 % change on previous year | -100.4% |
| 1983 | -5.3 % change on previous year | +1524.3% |
| 1984 | -18.26 % change on previous year | +244.4% |
| 1985 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -116.9% |
| 1986 | 0.2052 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 1987 | 5.85 % change on previous year | +2751.3% |
| 1988 | -7.33 % change on previous year | -225.3% |
| 1989 | -3.6 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 1992 | -7.72 % change on previous year | +114.4% |
| 1993 | 0.4962 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 1994 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +117.1% |
| 1995 | 5.24 % change on previous year | +386.4% |
| 1996 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1997 | 0.3943 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1998 | -8.34 % change on previous year | -2216.1% |
| 1999 | 19.94 % change on previous year | -339.0% |
| 2000 | 7.02 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 2001 | 13.78 % change on previous year | +96.3% |
| 2002 | 21.36 % change on previous year | +55.0% |
| 2003 | 28.12 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 2004 | 14.45 % change on previous year | -48.6% |
| 2005 | 20.67 % change on previous year | +43.0% |
| 2006 | -3.57 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 2007 | 18.08 % change on previous year | -606.2% |
| 2008 | 5 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 5 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.03 % change on previous year, 55% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 5 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12.88 % change on previous year, 39% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) … annual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +2751.3% | 0.2052 % change on previous year | 5.85 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | -2216.1% | 0.3943 % change on previous year | -8.34 % change on previous year |
| 1983 | -1524.3% | -0.3264 % change on previous year | -5.3 % change on previous year |
| 1962 | +1219.9% | 22.33 % change on previous year | 294.68 % change on previous year |
| 1981 | +922.3% | 7.68 % change on previous year | 78.5 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37.06 % change on previous year | -10.71 % change on previous year | 294.68 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 21.11 % change on previous year | -7.99 % change on previous year | 48.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.05 % change on previous year | -18.26 % change on previous year | 78.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.99 % change on previous year | -8.34 % change on previous year | 19.94 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 13.88 % change on previous year | -3.57 % change on previous year | 28.12 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 111 Morocco 5.89 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Guatemala 5.83 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Equatorial Guinea 5.81 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Lebanon 4.88 % change on previous year compare
- 116 United Arab Emirates 4.77 % change on previous year compare
- 117 New Zealand 4.54 % change on previous year 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 money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), annual in Kuwait?
- Money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), annual in Kuwait was 5 % change on previous year in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), annual recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 294.68 % change on previous year in 1962.
- What is the lowest money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), annual recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.26 % change on previous year in 1984.
- How does Kuwait rank for money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), annual?
- Kuwait ranks 114th out of 162 countries with data for 2008.
- Is money (depository corporations survey, domestic currency), annual rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.9%. 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 Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Money International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Money (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.