Inflation Kuwait 2016
Average inflation: 3.2%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.2%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in September at 3.8%. The lowest inflation was in May at 2.8%.
- Highest month
- September: 3.8%
- Lowest month
- May: 2.8%
- Difference
- 1.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 6.8%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 1.9%.
- Highest increase
- Energy: 6.8%
- Lowest increase
- Food: 1.9%
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.1%.
- 5-year average
- 3.1%
- 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 2015, the difference is minimal (-0.1 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- -0.1 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- August: -0.9 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.2% 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 €103.20 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2016
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3% | +0.5 |
| February | 3.1% | +0.2 |
| March | 3.1% | -0.2 |
| April | 2.9% | -0.5 |
| May | 2.8% | -0.5 |
| June | 3.1% | -0.4 |
| July | 3.1% | -0.5 |
| August | 2.9% | -0.9 |
| September | 3.8% | +0.7 |
| October | 3.6% | +0.4 |
| November | 3.4% | +0.3 |
| December | 3.5% | +0.5 |
| Average | 3.2% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.