14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Kuwait
Kuwait: 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents was 2.29 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Kuwait, 2001–2025
Source: IMF.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 2.29 billion for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in 2025.
The figure is down 17.2% on the previous year and up 189.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Kuwait peaked at 3.82 billion in 2019 and was at its lowest, 8.05 million, in 2002.
That places Kuwait 101st out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
14_Debt securities held by nonresidents in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 386.68 million | — |
| 2002 | 8.05 million | -97.9% |
| 2003 | 77.78 million | +865.8% |
| 2004 | 1.23 billion | +1482.3% |
| 2005 | 728.14 million | -40.8% |
| 2006 | 2.47 billion | +239.6% |
| 2007 | 2.16 billion | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 2.06 billion | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 1.35 billion | -34.8% |
| 2010 | 1.15 billion | -14.6% |
| 2011 | 858.58 million | -25.3% |
| 2012 | 871.13 million | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 680.14 million | -21.9% |
| 2014 | 1.27 billion | +86.2% |
| 2015 | 792.30 million | -37.4% |
| 2016 | 1.02 billion | +28.1% |
| 2017 | 3.38 billion | +233.2% |
| 2018 | 3.33 billion | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 3.82 billion | +14.8% |
| 2020 | 3.64 billion | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 2.64 billion | -27.5% |
| 2022 | 2.15 billion | -18.6% |
| 2023 | 2.15 billion | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 2.77 billion | +28.9% |
| 2025 | 2.29 billion | -17.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 2.29 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.52 billion, 16% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 2.29 billion is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.93 billion, 78% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +1482.3% | 77.78 million | 1.23 billion |
| 2003 | +865.8% | 8.05 million | 77.78 million |
| 2006 | +239.6% | 728.14 million | 2.47 billion |
| 2017 | +233.2% | 1.02 billion | 3.38 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.16 billion | 8.05 million | 2.47 billion | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.72 billion | 680.14 million | 3.82 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.61 billion | 2.15 billion | 3.64 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More reference data data for Kuwait
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.092 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2888 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0052 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Kuwait?
- 14_debt securities held by nonresidents in Kuwait was 2.29 billion in 2025, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3.82 billion in 2019.
- What is the lowest 14_debt securities held by nonresidents recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.05 million in 2002.
- How does Kuwait rank for 14_debt securities held by nonresidents?
- Kuwait ranks 101st out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 14_debt securities held by nonresidents rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 14_Debt securities held by nonresidents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are sourced from the IMF’s Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey (CPIS) database. Individual economy data on debt securities held by nonresidents are derived from other economies’ CPIS creditor data. The relevant tables in the CPIS database are 1) derived portfolio investment liabilities: long-term debt securities; and 2) derived portfolio investment liabilities: short-term debt securities.