Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Kuwait
Kuwait: Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -5.11 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Kuwait, 1974–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Kuwait is -5.11 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 128.9% on the previous year and down 160.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Kuwait peaked at 447.07 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -92.39 % change on previous year, in 1995.
That places Kuwait 116th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 188.96 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | -8.19 % change on previous year | -104.3% |
| 1976 | 8.8 % change on previous year | -207.4% |
| 1977 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -131.6% |
| 1978 | 8.07 % change on previous year | -390.5% |
| 1979 | 75.37 % change on previous year | +834.2% |
| 1980 | 11.87 % change on previous year | -84.3% |
| 1981 | -21.65 % change on previous year | -282.5% |
| 1982 | -34.34 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1983 | 8.36 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 1984 | -0.0804 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 1985 | -9.4 % change on previous year | +11590.3% |
| 1986 | -31.57 % change on previous year | +235.8% |
| 1987 | 41.92 % change on previous year | -232.8% |
| 1988 | -21.08 % change on previous year | -150.3% |
| 1989 | 34.74 % change on previous year | -264.8% |
| 1990 | -25.45 % change on previous year | -173.3% |
| 1991 | -88.94 % change on previous year | +249.5% |
| 1992 | 447.07 % change on previous year | -602.7% |
| 1993 | 98.75 % change on previous year | -77.9% |
| 1994 | 6 % change on previous year | -93.9% |
| 1995 | -92.39 % change on previous year | -1639.0% |
| 1997 | 5.76 % change on previous year | -106.2% |
| 1998 | -29.28 % change on previous year | -608.4% |
| 1999 | 24.37 % change on previous year | -183.2% |
| 2000 | -86 % change on previous year | -452.8% |
| 2001 | -10.37 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2002 | -10.6 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 14.81 % change on previous year | -239.7% |
| 2004 | 31.82 % change on previous year | +114.9% |
| 2005 | 37.3 % change on previous year | +17.2% |
| 2006 | 10.43 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 2007 | 8.91 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 2008 | 50.58 % change on previous year | +467.9% |
| 2009 | -43.3 % change on previous year | -185.6% |
| 2010 | 88.36 % change on previous year | -304.1% |
| 2011 | 39.63 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 2012 | 21.27 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2013 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 2014 | -9.67 % change on previous year | +393.1% |
| 2015 | -35.72 % change on previous year | +269.5% |
| 2016 | -15.7 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 2017 | 16.13 % change on previous year | -202.7% |
| 2018 | 18.68 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2019 | -12.26 % change on previous year | -165.6% |
| 2020 | -26.29 % change on previous year | +114.5% |
| 2021 | 27.58 % change on previous year | -204.9% |
| 2022 | 17.66 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2023 | -5.11 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45.04 % change on previous year | -8.19 % change on previous year | 188.96 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | -2.12 % change on previous year | -34.34 % change on previous year | 41.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.43 % change on previous year | -92.39 % change on previous year | 447.07 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.357 % change on previous year | -86 % change on previous year | 50.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.88 % change on previous year | -35.72 % change on previous year | 88.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.46 % change on previous year | -26.29 % change on previous year | 27.58 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 113 India -4.71 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Canada -4.85 % change on previous year compare
- 115 China -5.06 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Finland -5.14 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Viet Nam -5.26 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Montenegro -5.55 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for Kuwait
- Merchandise trade 72.3% (2025)
- Food imports 17.5% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 73.2% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 41.61 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 0.6% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 8.1% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 72.07 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 14,814 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4585 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate -4.09 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Kuwait?
- Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Kuwait was -5.11 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 447.07 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -92.39 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Kuwait rank for merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Kuwait ranks 116th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 160.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$), 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 Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise exports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.