Reserve position in the IMF, SDR in Kuwait
Kuwait: Reserve position in the IMF, SDR was 505.94 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
505.94 million
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
39th
of 194 countries
All-time high
742.68 million
in 1976
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
Reserve position in the IMF, SDR in Kuwait, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, reserve position in the imf, sdr in Kuwait stood at 505.94 million.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve position in the imf, sdr in Kuwait peaked at 742.68 million in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
Kuwait ranks 39th of 194 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 position in the IMF, SDR in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 12.50 million | — |
| 1964 | 12.50 million | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 12.50 million | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 12.51 million | +0.1% |
| 1967 | 12.51 million | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 12.51 million | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 12.52 million | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 21.27 million | +69.9% |
| 1971 | 20.68 million | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 20.69 million | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 19.74 million | -4.6% |
| 1974 | 255.83 million | +1196.0% |
| 1975 | 573.58 million | +124.2% |
| 1976 | 742.68 million | +29.5% |
| 1977 | 722.18 million | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 588.44 million | -18.5% |
| 1979 | 389.69 million | -33.8% |
| 1980 | 410.54 million | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 409.69 million | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 461.03 million | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 696.73 million | +51.1% |
| 1984 | 716.44 million | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 639.40 million | -10.8% |
| 1986 | 515.83 million | -19.3% |
| 1987 | 377.96 million | -26.7% |
| 1988 | 247.33 million | -34.6% |
| 1989 | 158.19 million | -36.0% |
| 1990 | 123.51 million | -21.9% |
| 1991 | 111.12 million | -10.0% |
| 1992 | 96.65 million | -13.0% |
| 1993 | 167.78 million | +73.6% |
| 1994 | 142.59 million | -15.0% |
| 1995 | 138.95 million | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 136.53 million | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 167.55 million | +22.7% |
| 1998 | 244.76 million | +46.1% |
| 1999 | 368.30 million | +50.5% |
| 2000 | 373.80 million | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 476.07 million | +27.4% |
| 2002 | 528.29 million | +11.0% |
| 2003 | 522.74 million | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 458.94 million | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 208.82 million | -54.5% |
| 2006 | 120.38 million | -42.4% |
| 2007 | 90.82 million | -24.6% |
| 2008 | 173.77 million | +91.3% |
| 2009 | 253.77 million | +46.0% |
| 2010 | 253.77 million | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 426.45 million | +68.0% |
| 2012 | 454.95 million | +6.7% |
| 2013 | 504.56 million | +10.9% |
| 2014 | 510.13 million | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 437.33 million | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 206.72 million | -52.7% |
| 2017 | 194.48 million | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 280.27 million | +44.1% |
| 2019 | 378.04 million | +34.9% |
| 2020 | 484.43 million | +28.1% |
| 2021 | 535.91 million | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 545.71 million | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 535.02 million | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 477.94 million | -10.7% |
| 2025 | 505.94 million | +5.9% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 505.94 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 329.26 million, 1.5× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 505.94 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 144.71 million, 3.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve position in the IMF, SDR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +1196.0% | 19.74 million | 255.83 million |
| 1975 | +124.2% | 255.83 million | 573.58 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 8.76 million | 0 | 12.52 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 335.48 million | 19.74 million | 742.68 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 463.31 million | 158.19 million | 716.44 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 169.77 million | 96.65 million | 368.30 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 320.74 million | 90.82 million | 528.29 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 364.67 million | 194.48 million | 510.13 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 514.16 million | 477.94 million | 545.71 million | 6 |
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 reserve position in the imf, sdr in Kuwait?
- Reserve position in the imf, sdr in Kuwait was 505.94 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve position in the imf, sdr recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 742.68 million in 1976.
- What is the lowest reserve position in the imf, sdr recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Kuwait rank for reserve position in the imf, sdr?
- Kuwait ranks 39th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve position in the imf, sdr rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. 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 Reserve position in the IMF, SDR. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Fund Accounts dataset provides information on IMF member countries' transactions with, and accounts with the Fund.