Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Kuwait
Kuwait: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 0.4887 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 0.4887 % change on previous year for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 108.2% on the previous year and down 79.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 331.59 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -52.82 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Kuwait 118th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.83 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 23.57 % change on previous year | +245.1% |
| 1973 | 50.49 % change on previous year | +114.2% |
| 1974 | 212.24 % change on previous year | +320.4% |
| 1978 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -100.7% |
| 1979 | 19.38 % change on previous year | -1484.4% |
| 1980 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 1981 | 9.59 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 1982 | 23.33 % change on previous year | +143.2% |
| 1983 | 10.92 % change on previous year | -53.2% |
| 1984 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -74.0% |
| 1985 | -5.87 % change on previous year | -307.0% |
| 1986 | -6.11 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -152.0% |
| 1988 | 27.48 % change on previous year | +766.0% |
| 1989 | 21.85 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1990 | 331.59 % change on previous year | +1417.9% |
| 1991 | 44.22 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 1992 | -51.13 % change on previous year | -215.6% |
| 1993 | -52.82 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 10.6 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 1995 | 12.03 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 1996 | -12.22 % change on previous year | -201.6% |
| 1997 | -24.28 % change on previous year | +98.8% |
| 1998 | -7.01 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 1999 | 0.184 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 2000 | 17.96 % change on previous year | +9661.3% |
| 2001 | -0.4205 % change on previous year | -102.3% |
| 2002 | 5.06 % change on previous year | -1302.4% |
| 2003 | 10.96 % change on previous year | +116.8% |
| 2004 | 10.2 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -83.2% |
| 2006 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +46.6% |
| 2007 | 14.4 % change on previous year | +471.5% |
| 2008 | 7.64 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 2009 | -5 % change on previous year | -165.4% |
| 2010 | 3 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 2011 | 24.41 % change on previous year | +713.3% |
| 2012 | 10.16 % change on previous year | -58.4% |
| 2013 | -4.1 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 2014 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -157.4% |
| 2015 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -170.6% |
| 2016 | 12.41 % change on previous year | -846.3% |
| 2017 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -60.3% |
| 2018 | 5.92 % change on previous year | +20.1% |
| 2019 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2020 | -5.87 % change on previous year | -301.8% |
| 2021 | 30.01 % change on previous year | -611.7% |
| 2022 | -8.65 % change on previous year | -128.8% |
| 2023 | -5.93 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2024 | 0.4887 % change on previous year | -108.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 0.4887 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 10.89 % change on previous year, 4% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 0.4887 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.72 % change on previous year, 9% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +9661.3% | 0.184 % change on previous year | 17.96 % change on previous year |
| 1979 | +1484.4% | -1.4 % change on previous year | 19.38 % change on previous year |
| 1990 | +1417.9% | 21.85 % change on previous year | 331.59 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +1302.4% | -0.4205 % change on previous year | 5.06 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 51.85 % change on previous year | -1.4 % change on previous year | 212.24 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | 9.51 % change on previous year | -6.11 % change on previous year | 27.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.12 % change on previous year | -52.82 % change on previous year | 331.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.5 % change on previous year | -5 % change on previous year | 17.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.03 % change on previous year | -4.1 % change on previous year | 24.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.01 % change on previous year | -8.65 % change on previous year | 30.01 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 115 Guinea-Bissau 3.07 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Italy 2.79 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Oman 2.33 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Ecuador 0.2229 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Ukraine -0.3127 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Afghanistan -0.4743 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Kuwait?
- Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Kuwait was 0.4887 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 331.59 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -52.82 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Kuwait rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
- Kuwait ranks 118th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.2%. 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 Military expenditure (current USD), 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 Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military expenditure SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.