Asia · Western Asia
Kuwait
State of Kuwait · World’s #59 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $157 billion
- Population 2025
- 4.9 million
- GDP per capita
- $32,312
- GDP growth 2025
- 2.7%
Overview
- Official name
- State of Kuwait
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Region
- Asia · Western Asia
- Area
- 17,818 km²
- Coordinates
- 29.50, 45.75
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- Kuwaiti dinar (KWD د.ك)
- Calling code · domain
- +965 · .kw
- ISO codes
- KW / KWT
- Borders
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Kuwait ranks #59 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (6)
Governorate: 6
- Al Aḩmadī KW-AH
- Al Farwānīyah KW-FA
- Al Jahrā’ KW-JA
- Al ‘Āşimah KW-KU
- Mubārak al Kabīr KW-MU
- Ḩawallī KW-HA
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mina Al Ahmadi KWMEA | Medium | open roadstead | 15.5 m | — |
| Mina Ash Shuaybah KWSAA | Medium | open roadstead | 14.0 m | — |
| Mina Abd Allah KWMIB | Small | open roadstead | 14.0 m | — |
| Al Kuwayt KWKWI | Very small | coastal (natural) | 9.4 m | — |
| Doha Harbor KWDOH | Very small | coastal (natural) | 3.4 m | — |
| Mina Az Zawr KWMIS | Very small | open roadstead | — | — |
6 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Kuwait: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (4)
Kuwait is party to 4 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFTA - GCC | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2014 |         |
| GCC - Singapore | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Sep 2013 |  |
| Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) | CU Goods |
1 Jan 2003 | |
| Pan-Arab Free Trade Area (PAFTA) | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 1998 |      +5 |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Kuwait can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.