Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 39.58 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in Kuwait, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income, credit/revenue in Kuwait is 39.58 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 145.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in Kuwait peaked at 41.21 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8.02 billion, in 2005.
Kuwait ranks 26th of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8.02 billion | — |
| 2006 | 12.50 billion | +55.8% |
| 2007 | 16.33 billion | +30.6% |
| 2008 | 13.96 billion | -14.5% |
| 2009 | 8.86 billion | -36.5% |
| 2010 | 9.73 billion | +9.8% |
| 2011 | 10.60 billion | +9.0% |
| 2012 | 14.00 billion | +32.0% |
| 2013 | 14.65 billion | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 16.15 billion | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 16.99 billion | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 19.20 billion | +13.0% |
| 2017 | 22.59 billion | +17.7% |
| 2018 | 24.80 billion | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 41.21 billion | +66.2% |
| 2020 | 39.48 billion | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 27.72 billion | -29.8% |
| 2022 | 31.09 billion | +12.2% |
| 2023 | 37.74 billion | +21.4% |
| 2024 | 39.58 billion | +4.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 39.58 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 11.26 billion, 3.5× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 39.58 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.28 billion, 17.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.93 billion | 8.02 billion | 16.33 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 18.99 billion | 9.73 billion | 41.21 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.12 billion | 27.72 billion | 39.58 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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 primary income, credit/revenue in Kuwait?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in Kuwait was 39.58 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 41.21 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.02 billion in 2005.
- How does Kuwait rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- Kuwait ranks 26th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.1%. 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 Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.