Kuwait GDP Per Capita (2026)
Kuwait has a high-income Gulf economy supported primarily by oil production and exports, alongside finance, trade, construction, transport, and public-sector services. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how the country’s substantial resource-based economic output compares with its relatively small population. Explore Kuwait’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, energy-related changes, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$33,164
Est. in USD
World Rank
#43
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+7.4%
+$2,287
Asia Rank
#11
Out of 49 countries
1. Kuwait GDP Per Capita in 2026
Kuwait maintains a high level of economic output per resident, supported by petroleum resources, export earnings, investment, and financial activity. GDP per capita adjusts total national production for population size, making it particularly useful for comparing Kuwait with larger economies. The indicator helps show how the country’s energy wealth translates into production generated on a per-person basis.
2. Kuwait GDP Per Capita Growth (1993–2026)
3. Kuwait GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,164 | +7.4% |
| 2025 | $30,877 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | $32,106 | -4.7% |
| 2023 | $33,679 | -12.0% |
| 2022 | $38,289 | +13.2% |
| 2021 | $33,825 | +32.1% |
| 2020 | $25,611 | -18.8% |
| 2019 | $31,550 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | $31,369 | +9.9% |
| 2017 | $28,552 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | $26,796 | -8.2% |
| 2015 | $29,195 | -32.8% |
| 2014 | $43,459 | -10.5% |
| 2013 | $48,544 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | $50,784 | +7.0% |
| 2011 | $47,440 | +20.6% |
| 2010 | $39,342 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | $38,156 | -28.1% |
| 2008 | $53,059 | +11.6% |
| 2007 | $47,539 | +9.0% |
| 2006 | $43,618 | +21.2% |
| 2005 | $35,991 | +44.8% |
| 2004 | $24,864 | +20.8% |
| 2003 | $20,585 | +22.1% |
| 2002 | $16,857 | +5.4% |
| 2001 | $15,993 | -9.3% |
| 2000 | $17,639 | +23.4% |
| 1999 | $14,297 | +11.7% |
| 1998 | $12,797 | -16.5% |
| 1997 | $15,330 | -7.8% |
| 1996 | $16,623 | +10.2% |
| 1995 | $15,088 | +2.2% |
| 1994 | $14,767 | -6.7% |
| 1993 | $15,825 | — |
4. Kuwait GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+7.4%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
-2.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+23.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
-24.0%
(2006 to 2026)
Kuwait’s GDP per capita can fluctuate as oil prices, petroleum production, government spending, investment, inflation, and population change. Because energy plays such a large role in the economy, global commodity cycles can significantly influence annual performance. Historical data provides useful context for understanding how oil markets and diversification efforts have shaped output per resident over time.
5. Kuwait GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Kuwait
$33,164
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$16,582
$33,164
USD
Kuwait’s GDP per capita is approximately
73.3%
above the
Asia average
and
31.7%
above the world average.
6. Kuwait GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | South Korea | $37,412 |
| #9 | Brunei | $36,288 |
| #10 | Japan | $35,703 |
| #11 | Kuwait | $33,164 |
| #12 | Bahrain | $29,569 |
| #13 | Oman | $21,645 |
| #14 | Maldives | $19,464 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Kuwait
Kuwait GDP (Nominal)
$172.9 Billion
(2026)
Kuwait GDP Per Capita
$33,164
(2026)
Kuwait’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights Kuwait’s role as an important energy producer, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic production. Considering both indicators together gives a more complete view of economic performance.
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8. Kuwait GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $32,858 | -0.9% |
| 2028 | $33,197 | +1.0% |
| 2029 | $33,731 | +1.6% |
| 2030 | $34,269 | +1.6% |
Kuwait GDP per capita is projected to reach $34,269 by 2030, representing a 3.3% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Kuwait GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Kuwait GDP per capita is estimated at $33,164 in 2026.
It ranks #43 globally and #11 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 7.4% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita declined by 2.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 23.8%.
It is approximately 73.3% above the Asia average.
It is approximately 31.7% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $34,269 by 2030, 3.3% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Kuwait GDP Per Capita FAQs
Kuwait GDP per capita is estimated at $33,164 in 2026.
Kuwait ranks #43 globally and #11 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 7.4% compared with 2025.
Kuwait GDP per capita was approximately $29,195 in 2015.
Kuwait GDP per capita is approximately 73.3% above the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.