Remittance Inflows Statistics in Kuwait (2026)
In 2024, personal remittances received in Kuwait stood at $20.4 million, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from $21.3 million in 2023 to $20.4 million in 2024. Kuwait ranks #17 of 18 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #170 of 179 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $20.4 million (2024)
- Remittance Inflows in Kuwait as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −4.2% (2024)
- Down from $21.3 million in 2023 to $20.4 million in 2024.
- CAGR 2010–2024
- +10.9% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $4.8 million in 2010 to $20.4 million in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2010)
- $4.8 million (2010)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from $4.8 million in 2010 to $20.4 million in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- $806.7 million (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is $20.4 million.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #17 of 18 (2024)
- Kuwait ranks 17 of 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #170 of 179 (2024)
- Kuwait ranks 170 of 179 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- $5.6 billion (2024)
- Kuwait ($20.4 million) is below the average of $5.6 billion across the 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $19.7 million (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -1.7%); not an official figure.
- Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) (2024)
- 0% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 67.3% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Kuwait (2025)
- 100% (2025)
- 100% of the population in Kuwait used the internet in 2025 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 4.9 million (2024)
- Kuwait had a population of 4.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2010–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.4M | −4.2% |
| 2023 | 21.3M | −3.7% |
| 2022 | 22.1M | −97.3% |
| 2021 | 806.7M | +3482.4% |
| 2020 | 22.5M | −12.4% |
| 2019 | 25.7M | −7.3% |
| 2018 | 27.7M | +20.8% |
| 2017 | 23M | +474.9% |
| 2016 | 4M | −88.3% |
| 2015 | 34.3M | +792.5% |
| 2014 | 3.8M | −9.1% |
| 2013 | 4.2M | +61.6% |
| 2012 | 2.6M | −53.6% |
| 2011 | 5.6M | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 4.8M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances received in Kuwait?
Personal remittances received in Kuwait stood at $20.4 million in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Kuwait compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan?
Kuwait ranks 17 of 18 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, with $20.4 million versus a regional average of $5.6 billion (latest values per country).
Where does Kuwait rank globally on remittance inflows?
Kuwait ranks 170 of 179 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could remittance inflows in Kuwait look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at $19.7 million in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR -1.7%); not an official figure.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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