Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Kuwait
Kuwait: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices was 6.84 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Kuwait, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Kuwait is 6.84, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.4% on the previous year and up 42.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Kuwait peaked at 18.91 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1.79, in 1972.
That places Kuwait 27th out of 173 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.08 | — |
| 1971 | 1.87 | -10.1% |
| 1972 | 1.79 | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 1.95 | +8.6% |
| 1974 | 2.76 | +41.9% |
| 1975 | 5.44 | +96.8% |
| 1976 | 6.73 | +23.7% |
| 1977 | 10.07 | +49.7% |
| 1978 | 8.46 | -16.0% |
| 1979 | 6.71 | -20.7% |
| 1980 | 11.47 | +71.0% |
| 1981 | 13.42 | +17.0% |
| 1982 | 15.08 | +12.4% |
| 1983 | 11.66 | -22.6% |
| 1984 | 14.44 | +23.8% |
| 1985 | 18.91 | +30.9% |
| 1986 | 12.75 | -32.6% |
| 1987 | 9.47 | -25.7% |
| 1988 | 8.38 | -11.5% |
| 1989 | 5.28 | -37.0% |
| 1990 | 3.48 | -34.0% |
| 1991 | 5.59 | +60.5% |
| 1992 | 5.39 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 4.61 | -14.5% |
| 1994 | 3.5 | -24.1% |
| 1995 | 4.2 | +20.2% |
| 1996 | 3.25 | -22.6% |
| 1997 | 3.81 | +17.3% |
| 1998 | 4.77 | +24.9% |
| 1999 | 3.48 | -27.0% |
| 2000 | 2.31 | -33.6% |
| 2001 | 2.42 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 3.01 | +24.5% |
| 2003 | 3 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 2.84 | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 2.67 | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 2.9 | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 3.2 | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 4.35 | +35.6% |
| 2009 | 4.81 | +10.6% |
| 2010 | 6.69 | +39.0% |
| 2011 | 6.71 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 5.25 | -21.9% |
| 2013 | 5.59 | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 6.67 | +19.4% |
| 2015 | 7.46 | +11.7% |
| 2016 | 6.37 | -14.6% |
| 2017 | 6.93 | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 7.23 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 6.84 | -5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.79 | 1.79 | 10.07 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.09 | 5.28 | 18.91 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.21 | 3.25 | 5.59 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.15 | 2.31 | 4.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.57 | 5.25 | 7.46 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 24 Montenegro 6.91 compare
- 25 Tanzania, United Republic of 6.87 compare
- 26 Bhutan 6.85 compare
- 28 Iraq 6.75 compare
- 29 Mongolia 6.75 compare
- 30 Central African Republic 6.7 compare
More public sector data for Kuwait
- Arms imports 503.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 102.71 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0031 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 503.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 1,591 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0484 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 0.4887 % change on previous year (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 7.79 billion current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 27,890 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Kuwait?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices in Kuwait was 6.84 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 18.91 in 1985.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.79 in 1972.
- How does Kuwait rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices?
- Kuwait ranks 27th out of 173 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, constant prices rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.3%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Constant prices, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.