## Kuwait and the IMF

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Kuwait and the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/kwt)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/countries/kwt/index.md)
- [Structured JSON version](/en/countries/kwt/index.json)
- [Bundle manifest](/en/countries/kwt/bundle-manifest.json)

### At a Glance

- 2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : -0.6
- 2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 2.8
- Country Population: 5.214 million
- Date of Membership: September 13, 1962
- [Article IV/Country Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2026/02/24/kuwait-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-and-staff-report-574216): February 24, 2026
- Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 3258.62 million
- Quota (SDR): 1933.5 million

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### Overview
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides information on official IMF reports and Executive Board documents in English that deal with Kuwait.
- IMF materials related to Kuwait are organized under multiple thematic headings for monitoring and policy review.

### IMF materials and topics listed by the IMF
- Executive Board Calendar
- Board Discussions on Kuwait
- Article IV Staff Reports
- Financial Position in the Fund
- Financial Sector Assessment Program
- Transactions with the Fund
- Central Bank
- Contact Us

### Recent consultations and timing
- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on February 18, 2026.

### See All Documents

- [See All Documents](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/kwt#whatsnew)

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## References

- [Board Discussions on Kuwait](https://www.imf.org/en/about/executive-board/ebc-archive/country)
- [Financial Sector Assessment Program](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/fsap?sortBy=CountryName&sortVal=K)
- [Article IV/Country Report:](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2026/02/24/kuwait-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-and-staff-report-574216)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/kwt_