Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted … annual in Kuwait
Kuwait: Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted … annual was 11.16 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF in Kuwait, 2002–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf in Kuwait is 11.16 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 184.8% on the previous year and up 162.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf in Kuwait peaked at 86.49 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -58.13 % change on previous year, in 2005.
Kuwait ranks 21st of 156 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted … annual in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 8.15 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 2004 | -8.24 % change on previous year | -201.1% |
| 2005 | -58.13 % change on previous year | +605.0% |
| 2006 | -39.32 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 2007 | -20.75 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 2008 | 86.49 % change on previous year | -516.8% |
| 2009 | 48.64 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 2010 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 2011 | 67.53 % change on previous year | -3927.9% |
| 2012 | 6.8 % change on previous year | -89.9% |
| 2013 | 11.13 % change on previous year | +63.7% |
| 2014 | -4.88 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 2015 | -18 % change on previous year | +268.7% |
| 2016 | -54.14 % change on previous year | +200.7% |
| 2017 | -0.3357 % change on previous year | -99.4% |
| 2018 | 40.73 % change on previous year | -12233.2% |
| 2019 | 34.11 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 2020 | 33.47 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 7.5 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2022 | -3.17 % change on previous year | -142.3% |
| 2023 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 2024 | -13.17 % change on previous year | +1032.7% |
| 2025 | 11.16 % change on previous year | -184.8% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 11.16 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.29 % change on previous year, 1.8× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 11.16 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -2.8 % change on previous year. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted … 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +12233.2% | -0.3357 % change on previous year | 40.73 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | +3927.9% | -1.76 % change on previous year | 67.53 % change on previous year |
| 2024 | -1032.7% | -1.16 % change on previous year | -13.17 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.61 % change on previous year | -58.13 % change on previous year | 86.49 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 8.12 % change on previous year | -54.14 % change on previous year | 67.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.77 % change on previous year | -13.17 % change on previous year | 33.47 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 18 Germany 12.11 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Australia 11.9 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Brazil 11.88 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Poland 11.07 % change on previous year compare
- 23 United Kingdom 10.56 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Japan 10.42 % 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 reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf in Kuwait?
- Reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf in Kuwait was 11.16 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 86.49 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -58.13 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Kuwait rank for reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf?
- Kuwait ranks 21st out of 156 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve assets, reserve position in the imf, adjusted using imf rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.0%. 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 Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF accounting records (Assets, Positions, US dollar), 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 Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF accounting records (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Reserve assets, Reserve position in the IMF, Adjusted using IMF accounting records (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.