Inflation Kuwait 2014
Average inflation: 2.9%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.9%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 3.2%. The lowest inflation was in April at 2.7%.
- Highest month
- September: 3.2%
- Lowest month
- April: 2.7%
- Difference
- 0.5 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.4%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 2.9%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 4.4%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 2.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.5% lower than the 5-year average of 3.4%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.7% in 2013).
- 5-year average
- 3.4%
- 10-year average
- 3.4%
- All-time high (2011)
- 4.8%
- All-time low (2013)
- 2.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2013, the difference is minimal (+0.2 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +0.2 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- March: +0.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 0.9% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.90 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2014
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9% | +0.3 |
| February | 2.9% | +0.4 |
| March | 3.0% | +0.9 |
| April | 2.7% | -0.1 |
| May | 2.9% | -0.1 |
| June | 2.9% | -0.1 |
| July | 2.7% | -0.2 |
| August | 2.7% | +0.2 |
| September | 3.2% | +0.3 |
| October | 3.0% | +0.3 |
| November | 3.1% | +0.5 |
| December | 3.0% | +0.3 |
| Average | 2.9% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.