Inflation Rate (CPI): Kuwait
Kuwait's inflation rate (cpi) is currently 2.2% as of 2026. # Kuwait Inflation Rate (CPI) Kuwait's inflation rate stands at 2.
Current (2026)
2.2%
+0.0% y/y
Peak (2022)
4.0%
Low (2018)
0.6%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
2014–2026 · 17 pts
Inflation Rate (CPI) — Kuwait
2014 — 2026
Inflation Rate (CPI) — Kuwait
Analysis# Kuwait Inflation Rate (CPI)
Kuwait's inflation rate stands at 2.2% in 2026, down significantly from its peak of 4.0% in 2022. Since 2014, the country has experienced a 24.1% decline in inflation, settling into a moderate range well below historical highs. The current rate reflects a stabilization period following post-pandemic pressures, positioning Kuwait's price growth as relatively controlled compared to global trends.
The most dramatic shift occurred between 2021 and 2022, when inflation surged from 3.4% to 4.0% amid global supply chain disruptions and energy price volatility. From that peak, Kuwait has maintained a steady deceleration, dropping to 3.6% in 2023 and continuing downward through 2024 and 2025. The plateau at 2.2% in 2025–2026 suggests inflation has reached an equilibrium, indicating policymakers have successfully managed price pressures and restored economic stability.
Historical Data
17 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 1.7% | -5.56% |
| 2029 | 1.8% | -5.26% |
| 2028 | 1.9% | -9.52% |
| 2027 | 2.1% | -4.55% |
| 2026 | 2.2% | +0.00% |
| 2025 | 2.2% | -24.14% |
| 2024 | 2.9% | -19.44% |
| 2023 | 3.6% | -10.00% |
| 2022 | 4.0% | +17.65% |
| 2021 | 3.4% | +61.90% |
| 2020 | 2.1% | +90.91% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | +83.33% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | -62.50% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | -44.83% |
| 2016 | 2.9% | -12.12% |
| 2015 | 3.3% | +13.79% |
| 2014 | 2.9% | — |
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