Key economic indicators of Kuwait

Economy

Inflation2.80 % (2013)2.90 % (2012)4.70 % (2011)

Unemployment1.50 % (2012)3.40 % (2011)1.60 % (2010)

GDP growth rate2.30 % (2013)6.20 % (2012)8.20 % (2011)

GDP per Capita (PPP)42,100 $ (2013)39,900 $ (2012)42,400 $ (2011)

Demographics

Total Population2.74 Million (2014)3.37 Million (2013)3.25 Million (2012)

Population Growth1.70 % (2014)1.79 % (2013)3.95 % (2012)

Logistics Performance

Logistics performance index: Overall2.83 1=low to 5=high (2012)3.28 1=low to 5=high (2010)2.99 1=low to 5=high (2007)

Debt, Current Account Balance and Budget Deficit

Public debt (Percentage of GDP)6.40 % of GDP (2013)6.00 % of GDP (2012)7.50 % of GDP (2011)

Current Account Balance (Total)69.1 Billion $ (2013)80.3 Billion $ (2012)70.8 Billion $ (2011)

External Debt (Total)34.4 Billion $ (2013)29.8 Billion $ (2012)29.9 Billion $ (2011)