National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Kuwait
Kuwait: National Definitions of Money, Base Money was 6.70 billion Domestic currency in 2025. ◆ Volatile
National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Kuwait, 2001–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in Domestic currency.
Analysis
In 2025, national definitions of money, base money in Kuwait stood at 6.70 billion Domestic currency.
The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national definitions of money, base money in Kuwait peaked at 7.74 billion Domestic currency in 2020 and was at its lowest, 912.19 million Domestic currency, in 2004.
That places Kuwait 81st out of 88 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
National Definitions of Money, Base Money in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.92 billion Domestic currency | — |
| 2002 | 1.78 billion Domestic currency | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 1.04 billion Domestic currency | -41.7% |
| 2004 | 912.19 million Domestic currency | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 1.36 billion Domestic currency | +49.6% |
| 2006 | 2.12 billion Domestic currency | +55.3% |
| 2007 | 2.65 billion Domestic currency | +25.2% |
| 2008 | 1.70 billion Domestic currency | -35.8% |
| 2009 | 2.98 billion Domestic currency | +74.8% |
| 2010 | 3.80 billion Domestic currency | +27.7% |
| 2011 | 4.89 billion Domestic currency | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 5.79 billion Domestic currency | +18.3% |
| 2013 | 6.83 billion Domestic currency | +18.0% |
| 2014 | 7.28 billion Domestic currency | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 6.19 billion Domestic currency | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 3.29 billion Domestic currency | -46.9% |
| 2017 | 3.46 billion Domestic currency | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 4.60 billion Domestic currency | +33.0% |
| 2019 | 5.32 billion Domestic currency | +15.7% |
| 2020 | 7.74 billion Domestic currency | +45.6% |
| 2021 | 6.35 billion Domestic currency | -18.1% |
| 2022 | 5.76 billion Domestic currency | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 6.05 billion Domestic currency | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 6.91 billion Domestic currency | +14.1% |
| 2025 | 6.70 billion Domestic currency | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.83 billion Domestic currency | 912.19 million Domestic currency | 2.98 billion Domestic currency | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.14 billion Domestic currency | 3.29 billion Domestic currency | 7.28 billion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.59 billion Domestic currency | 5.76 billion Domestic currency | 7.74 billion Domestic currency | 6 |
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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 national definitions of money, base money in Kuwait?
- National definitions of money, base money in Kuwait was 6.70 billion Domestic currency in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest national definitions of money, base money recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 7.74 billion Domestic currency in 2020.
- What is the lowest national definitions of money, base money recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 912.19 million Domestic currency in 2004.
- How does Kuwait rank for national definitions of money, base money?
- Kuwait ranks 81st out of 88 countries with data for 2025.
- Is national definitions of money, base money rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.2%. 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 National Definitions of Money, Base Money (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates dataset presents monetary aggregates based on standardized SRF data, while also reflecting country-specific components aligned with national definitions.