Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Grants and other revenue (current LCU) was 3.34 billion current LCU in 1998. ◆ Volatile
Grants and other revenue in Kuwait, 1972–1998
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 1998, grants and other revenue in Kuwait stood at 3.34 billion current LCU.
The figure is down 18.1% on the previous year and up 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in Kuwait peaked at 6.71 billion current LCU in 1980 and was at its lowest, 60.00 million current LCU, in 1972.
Kuwait ranks 118th of 154 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 60.00 million current LCU | — |
| 1973 | 97.00 million current LCU | +61.7% |
| 1974 | 1.48 billion current LCU | +1423.7% |
| 1977 | 2.80 billion current LCU | +89.6% |
| 1978 | 2.72 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 3.49 billion current LCU | +28.4% |
| 1980 | 6.71 billion current LCU | +92.0% |
| 1981 | 6.08 billion current LCU | -9.4% |
| 1982 | 4.06 billion current LCU | -33.2% |
| 1983 | 3.95 billion current LCU | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 4.16 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 1985 | 3.67 billion current LCU | -11.7% |
| 1986 | 4.63 billion current LCU | +26.3% |
| 1987 | 1.56 billion current LCU | -66.3% |
| 1988 | 2.06 billion current LCU | +32.2% |
| 1989 | 2.13 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 3.03 billion current LCU | +42.7% |
| 1991 | 254.00 million current LCU | -91.6% |
| 1992 | 580.00 million current LCU | +128.3% |
| 1993 | 2.19 billion current LCU | +277.2% |
| 1994 | 2.44 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 2.89 billion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 1996 | 3.24 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1997 | 4.08 billion current LCU | +25.8% |
| 1998 | 3.34 billion current LCU | -18.1% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 3.34 billion current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.91 billion current LCU, 20% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 3.34 billion current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 73.91 billion current LCU, 5% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Grants and other revenue (current LCU) 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 | +1423.7% | 97.00 million current LCU | 1.48 billion current LCU |
| 1993 | +277.2% | 580.00 million current LCU | 2.19 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.78 billion current LCU | 60.00 million current LCU | 3.49 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 1980s | 3.90 billion current LCU | 1.56 billion current LCU | 6.71 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.45 billion current LCU | 254.00 million current LCU | 4.08 billion current LCU | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in Kuwait?
- Grants and other revenue in Kuwait was 3.34 billion current LCU in 1998, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 6.71 billion current LCU in 1980.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.00 million current LCU in 1972.
- How does Kuwait rank for grants and other revenue?
- Kuwait ranks 118th out of 154 countries with data for 1998.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.