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Kuwait · KWT · Middle East
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Risk Score
Guarded→ Stable
Risk Factors
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
Kuwait is a wealthy, oil-rich emirate in the Persian Gulf, possessing significant global petroleum reserves. Its economy is almost entirely dependent on oil exports, which fund a comprehensive welfare state for its citizens.
Leadership
Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Emir
Government: Constitutional Monarchy (Emirate)
Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah
Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya
Anwar Ali Al-Mudhaf
Economy
GDP
$190.0B
GDP per Capita
$42.0K
GDP Growth
+3.5%
Inflation
2.8%
Unemployment
2.2%
PetroleumPetrochemicalsFinancial ServicesReal Estate
Trade
Key Exports
Crude OilRefined ProductsFertilizersPetrochemicals
Key Imports
FoodConstruction MaterialsVehiclesClothingMachinery
Top Partners
ChinaIndiaSouth KoreaJapanUnited States
Recent Events (2)
Informational18h ago
Iran strikes US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
Iran has struck US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for airstrikes, according to reports.
Informational1d ago
Kuwait, Bahrain attack southern Iran; US suspends airstrikes, restarts dialogue
Kuwait and Bahrain attacked southern Iran, leading the US to suspend airstrikes and restart dialogue with Iranians.
Headlines (8)
Times of India1d ago
Indian embassy in Kuwait suspends normal passport, visa services till July 19: Only emergency cases allowed
Read moreTimes Now1d ago
Iran US Israel War Live Updates: Netanyahu Says Iran War 'Has Not Ended', Warns 'Major Operations' Are Expected
Read moreNewsX1d ago
US-Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Khamenei Burial; Trump Briefed on Alleged Assassination Plot Against Him
Read moreThe Economic Times1d ago
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Oman as part of multi-nation tour, visit to focus on bilateral ties
Read morePOLITICO1d ago
US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
Read moreDaily Excelsior1d ago