Net official development assistance received in Kuwait
Kuwait: Net official development assistance received was 5.16 million constant 2023 US$ in 1995. ◆ Volatile
Net official development assistance received in Kuwait, 1961–1995
Source: Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Measured in constant 2023 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net official development assistance received in Kuwait is 5.16 million constant 2023 US$, measured in 1995.
That represents a change of down 14.7% on the previous year and down 58.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance received in Kuwait peaked at 25.34 million constant 2023 US$ in 1981 and was at its lowest, -20.60 million constant 2023 US$, in 1962.
Kuwait ranks 158th of 171 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net official development assistance received in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | constant 2023 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -1.37 million constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 1962 | -20.60 million constant 2023 US$ | +1398.5% |
| 1963 | -8.17 million constant 2023 US$ | -60.3% |
| 1964 | -6.95 million constant 2023 US$ | -15.0% |
| 1965 | -9.87 million constant 2023 US$ | +42.0% |
| 1966 | -10.83 million constant 2023 US$ | +9.7% |
| 1967 | -10.57 million constant 2023 US$ | -2.4% |
| 1968 | 68,759 constant 2023 US$ | -100.7% |
| 1969 | 2.16 million constant 2023 US$ | +3045.0% |
| 1970 | 2.39 million constant 2023 US$ | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 3.25 million constant 2023 US$ | +36.2% |
| 1972 | 3.43 million constant 2023 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1973 | 1.97 million constant 2023 US$ | -42.7% |
| 1974 | 1.62 million constant 2023 US$ | -17.5% |
| 1975 | 1.20 million constant 2023 US$ | -26.0% |
| 1976 | 576,951 constant 2023 US$ | -51.9% |
| 1977 | 1.53 million constant 2023 US$ | +164.8% |
| 1978 | 2.34 million constant 2023 US$ | +53.1% |
| 1979 | 2.88 million constant 2023 US$ | +22.9% |
| 1980 | 24.68 million constant 2023 US$ | +758.1% |
| 1981 | 25.34 million constant 2023 US$ | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 15.86 million constant 2023 US$ | -37.4% |
| 1983 | 14.46 million constant 2023 US$ | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 13.33 million constant 2023 US$ | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 12.41 million constant 2023 US$ | -6.9% |
| 1986 | 10.75 million constant 2023 US$ | -13.4% |
| 1987 | 5.92 million constant 2023 US$ | -44.9% |
| 1988 | 8.15 million constant 2023 US$ | +37.5% |
| 1989 | 7.99 million constant 2023 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1990 | 20.12 million constant 2023 US$ | +151.8% |
| 1991 | 17.95 million constant 2023 US$ | -10.8% |
| 1992 | 9.34 million constant 2023 US$ | -48.0% |
| 1993 | 2.75 million constant 2023 US$ | -70.6% |
| 1994 | 6.05 million constant 2023 US$ | +120.3% |
| 1995 | 5.16 million constant 2023 US$ | -14.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 5.16 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 16.05 million constant 2023 US$, 32% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 5.16 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 480.07 million constant 2023 US$, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net official development assistance received in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +3045.0% | 68,759 constant 2023 US$ | 2.16 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1962 | -1398.5% | -1.37 million constant 2023 US$ | -20.60 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1980 | +758.1% | 2.88 million constant 2023 US$ | 24.68 million constant 2023 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -7.35 million constant 2023 US$ | -20.60 million constant 2023 US$ | 2.16 million constant 2023 US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.12 million constant 2023 US$ | 576,951 constant 2023 US$ | 3.43 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.89 million constant 2023 US$ | 5.92 million constant 2023 US$ | 25.34 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.23 million constant 2023 US$ | 2.75 million constant 2023 US$ | 20.12 million constant 2023 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 155 Bahamas 6.35 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 156 Antigua and Barbuda 5.86 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 157 United Arab Emirates 5.19 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 159 Trinidad and Tobago 4.95 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 160 Qatar 4.21 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 161 British Virgin Islands 3.49 million constant 2023 US$ compare
More aid effectiveness data for Kuwait
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Austria 180,000 current US$ (1995)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Germany 150,000 current US$ (1995)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, France 1.48 million current US$ (1995)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Japan 310,000 current US$ (1995)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Total 110,000 current US$ (2004)
- Net official flows from UN agencies, UNDP -30,000 current US$ (1995)
- Net official development assistance and official aid received 4.23 million current US$ (1995)
- Net official development assistance and official aid received 4.45 million constant 2023 US$ (2004)
- Net official development assistance received 4.23 million current US$ (1995)
- Net ODA received 0.1% (1995)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net official development assistance received in Kuwait?
- Net official development assistance received in Kuwait was 5.16 million constant 2023 US$ in 1995, according to Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- What is the highest net official development assistance received recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 25.34 million constant 2023 US$ in 1981.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance received recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.60 million constant 2023 US$ in 1962.
- How does Kuwait rank for net official development assistance received?
- Kuwait ranks 158th out of 171 countries with data for 1995.
- Is net official development assistance received rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), published as part of Net official development assistance received (constant 2023 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net official development assistance (ODA) consists of disbursements of loans made on concessional terms (net of repayments of principal) and grants by official agencies of the members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC), by multilateral institutions, and by non-DAC countries to promote economic development and welfare in countries and territories in the DAC list of ODA recipients. It includes loans with a grant element of at least 25 percent (calculated at a rate of discount of 10 percent). Data are in constant 2023 U.S. dollars.