Resources statistical capacity in Kuwait

Kuwait: Resources statistical capacity was 87,143 in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
87,143
Change on year
up 142.0%
World rank
124th
of 146 countries
All-time high
87,143
in 2020
All-time low
2,345
in 2012
Years of data
5
2012–2020

Resources statistical capacity in Kuwait, 2012–2020

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k2012201620202012: 2.3k2017: 30.4k2018: 44.2k2019: 36.0k2020: 87.1k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Kuwait is 87,143, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

The figure is up 142.0% on the previous year and up 3,615.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Kuwait peaked at 87,143 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2,345, in 2012.

Kuwait ranks 124th of 146 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Resources statistical capacity in Kuwait, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Kuwait, 2012 to 2020.
Year Value Change
2012 2,345 —
2017 30,417 +1197.0%
2018 44,233 +45.4%
2019 36,010 -18.6%
2020 87,143 +142.0%

Kuwait compared with similar countries

  • Kuwait's 87,143 is below the median for high income countries, which is 125,290, 70% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
  • Kuwait's 87,143 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.03 million, 8% of the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 28,251 2,345 44,233 4
2020s 87,143 87,143 87,143 1

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 121 Belize 128,885 compare
  2. 122 Vanuatu 114,193 compare
  3. 123 Samoa 95,745 compare
  4. 125 Montserrat 86,149 compare
  5. 126 Seychelles 83,786 compare
  6. 127 Saint Kitts and Nevis 83,622 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Kuwait?
Resources statistical capacity in Kuwait was 87,143 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 87,143 in 2020.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 2,345 in 2012.
How does Kuwait rank for resources statistical capacity?
Kuwait ranks 124th out of 146 countries with data for 2020.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,615.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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