Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) was 14.17 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
14.17 billion
Change on year
up 11.7%
World rank
8th
of 72 countries
All-time high
18.86 billion
in 2019
All-time low
275.83 million
in 1975
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Personal remittances, paid in Kuwait, 1975–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for personal remittances, paid in Kuwait is 14.17 billion, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.7% on the previous year and down 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances, paid in Kuwait peaked at 18.86 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 275.83 million, in 1975.
Kuwait ranks 8th of 72 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 275.83 million | — |
| 1976 | 314.65 million | +14.1% |
| 1977 | 369.90 million | +17.6% |
| 1978 | 432.64 million | +17.0% |
| 1979 | 531.90 million | +22.9% |
| 1980 | 691.83 million | +30.1% |
| 1981 | 688.70 million | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 875.27 million | +27.1% |
| 1983 | 864.56 million | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 962.64 million | +11.3% |
| 1985 | 1.04 billion | +8.5% |
| 1986 | 1.08 billion | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 1.10 billion | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 1.18 billion | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 1.28 billion | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 769.62 million | -40.0% |
| 1991 | 425.65 million | -44.7% |
| 1992 | 828.72 million | +94.7% |
| 1993 | 1.23 billion | +48.3% |
| 1994 | 1.33 billion | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 1.35 billion | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 1.38 billion | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 1.37 billion | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 1.61 billion | +17.2% |
| 1999 | 1.73 billion | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 1.73 billion | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 1.78 billion | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 1.93 billion | +7.9% |
| 2003 | 2.14 billion | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 2.40 billion | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 2.65 billion | +10.1% |
| 2006 | 3.18 billion | +20.2% |
| 2007 | 9.76 billion | +206.7% |
| 2008 | 10.32 billion | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 11.75 billion | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 11.86 billion | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 13.01 billion | +9.7% |
| 2012 | 15.46 billion | +18.8% |
| 2013 | 17.71 billion | +14.6% |
| 2014 | 18.13 billion | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 15.20 billion | -16.1% |
| 2016 | 15.29 billion | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 13.76 billion | -10.0% |
| 2018 | 14.35 billion | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 18.86 billion | +31.4% |
| 2020 | 17.36 billion | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 18.47 billion | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 17.74 billion | -3.9% |
| 2023 | 12.68 billion | -28.5% |
| 2024 | 14.17 billion | +11.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 14.17 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.61 billion, 3.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 14.17 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 206.43 million, 68.6× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances, paid (current US$) (UNICEF) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +206.7% | 3.18 billion | 9.76 billion |
| 1992 | +94.7% | 425.65 million | 828.72 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 384.99 million | 275.83 million | 531.90 million | 5 |
| 1980s | 977.51 million | 688.70 million | 1.28 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.20 billion | 425.65 million | 1.73 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.77 billion | 1.73 billion | 11.75 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.36 billion | 11.86 billion | 18.86 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.08 billion | 12.68 billion | 18.47 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 5 France 19.69 billion compare
- 6 Luxembourg 18.74 billion compare
- 7 Netherlands 18.13 billion compare
- 9 Italy 12.36 billion compare
- 10 United Kingdom 12.27 billion compare
- 11 Qatar 11.51 billion compare
More health data for Kuwait
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9259 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.41 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 107 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9273 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6875 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0272 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is personal remittances, paid in Kuwait?
- Personal remittances, paid in Kuwait was 14.17 billion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest personal remittances, paid recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 18.86 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest personal remittances, paid recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 275.83 million in 1975.
- How does Kuwait rank for personal remittances, paid?
- Kuwait ranks 8th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is personal remittances, paid rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Personal remittances, paid (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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