Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was -0.1433 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Kuwait, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Kuwait is -0.1433 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 33.2% on the previous year and up 58.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Kuwait peaked at 10.52 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -5.94 % change on previous year, in 2021.
That places Kuwait 174th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.1368 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0.1366 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | -0.0682 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | -0.2048 % change on previous year | +200.2% |
| 2010 | -0.2736 % change on previous year | +33.6% |
| 2011 | -0.2058 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2012 | -0.3436 % change on previous year | +67.0% |
| 2013 | -0.2759 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 2014 | -0.3458 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2015 | -0.347 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2016 | -0.4178 % change on previous year | +20.4% |
| 2017 | -0.3497 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 2018 | -0.2807 % change on previous year | -19.7% |
| 2019 | -0.2815 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 10.52 % change on previous year | -3835.5% |
| 2021 | -5.94 % change on previous year | -156.5% |
| 2022 | -4.75 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 2023 | -0.2851 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 2024 | -0.2144 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2025 | -0.1433 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's -0.1433 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.2024 % change on previous year. (62 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's -0.1433 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.2056 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3835.5% | -0.2815 % change on previous year | 10.52 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0001 % change on previous year | -0.2048 % change on previous year | 0.1368 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | -0.3121 % change on previous year | -0.4178 % change on previous year | -0.2058 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1364 % change on previous year | -5.94 % change on previous year | 10.52 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 171 Cyprus -0.0857 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Congo -0.0929 % change on previous year compare
- 173 South Africa -0.1247 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Solomon Islands -0.1842 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Vanuatu -0.2053 % change on previous year compare
- 177 Lebanon -0.2471 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Kuwait
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.801 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.7211 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.9054 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2002)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4407 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,644 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 0 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,171 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,431 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,602 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Kuwait?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Kuwait was -0.1433 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 10.52 % change on previous year in 2020.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.94 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Kuwait rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- Kuwait ranks 174th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.