Kuwait—GDP, PPP (Intl $)
Kuwait's GDP (PPP) was $283.13B in 2026, ranking #73 out of 192 countries. This represents a +4.2% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $283.13B (2026) and the lowest was $76.70B (2000). The IMF WEO projects $351.15B by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $351.15B | +4.2% |
| 2030 | $336.87B | +4.3% |
| 2029 | $323.09B | +4.2% |
| 2028 | $309.94B | +4.2% |
| 2027 | $297.49B | +5.1% |
| 2026 | $283.13B | +2.3% |
| 2025 | $276.80B | +6.4% |
| 2024 | $260.14B | +1.0% |
| 2023 | $257.64B | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $252.59B | +14.4% |
| 2021 | $220.89B | +21.1% |
| 2020 | $182.44B | -19.0% |
| 2019 | $225.24B | +1.4% |
| 2018 | $222.10B | +14.8% |
| 2017 | $193.47B | -3.0% |
| 2016 | $199.47B | +3.9% |
| 2015 | $191.97B | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $189.09B | +2.3% |
| 2013 | $184.92B | +2.9% |
| 2012 | $179.76B | +8.6% |
| 2011 | $165.51B | +11.9% |
| 2010 | $147.92B | -1.2% |
| 2009 | $149.69B | -6.5% |
| 2008 | $160.10B | +4.5% |
| 2007 | $153.28B | +8.9% |
| 2006 | $140.80B | +10.8% |
| 2005 | $127.04B | +14.1% |
| 2004 | $111.36B | +13.2% |
| 2003 | $98.37B | +19.6% |
| 2002 | $82.22B | +4.6% |
| 2001 | $78.59B | +2.5% |
| 2000 | $76.70B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $283.13B | +2.3% |
| 2027Forecast | $297.49B | +5.1% |
| 2028Forecast | $309.94B | +4.2% |
| 2029Forecast | $323.09B | +4.2% |
| 2030Forecast | $336.87B | +4.3% |
| 2031Forecast | $351.15B | +4.2% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Current international dollars