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Kuwait Loan Growth
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The current value of the Loan Growth in Kuwait is 2.43 %. The Loan Growth in Kuwait decreased to 2.43 % on 3/1/2024, after it was 3.56 % on 2/1/2024. From 12/1/1994 to 4/1/2024, the average GDP in Kuwait was 12.7 %. The all-time high was reached on 12/1/1995 with 43.8 %, while the lowest value was recorded on 5/1/2011 with 0.6 %.
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| Credit Growth | |
|---|---|
| 12/1/1994 | 33.9 % |
| 1/1/1995 | 30.5 % |
| 2/1/1995 | 31.9 % |
| 3/1/1995 | 33.2 % |
| 4/1/1995 | 33.3 % |
| 5/1/1995 | 35 % |
| 6/1/1995 | 41.4 % |
| 7/1/1995 | 37.5 % |
| 8/1/1995 | 38.6 % |
| 9/1/1995 | 37.4 % |
| 10/1/1995 | 40 % |
| 11/1/1995 | 37.8 % |
| 12/1/1995 | 43.8 % |
| 1/1/1996 | 39.5 % |
| 2/1/1996 | 39.1 % |
| 3/1/1996 | 35.1 % |
| 4/1/1996 | 35 % |
| 5/1/1996 | 34.1 % |
| 6/1/1996 | 27.3 % |
| 7/1/1996 | 30.2 % |
| 8/1/1996 | 28.2 % |
| 9/1/1996 | 34.3 % |
| 10/1/1996 | 32.8 % |
| 11/1/1996 | 35 % |
| 12/1/1996 | 24.9 % |
| 1/1/1997 | 27.5 % |
| 2/1/1997 | 28.3 % |
| 3/1/1997 | 31.6 % |
| 4/1/1997 | 28 % |
| 5/1/1997 | 31.7 % |
| 6/1/1997 | 30.2 % |
| 7/1/1997 | 29.7 % |
| 8/1/1997 | 28.3 % |
| 9/1/1997 | 33.2 % |
| 10/1/1997 | 33.9 % |
| 11/1/1997 | 31.4 % |
| 12/1/1997 | 35.5 % |
| 1/1/1998 | 32.3 % |
| 2/1/1998 | 30.7 % |
| 3/1/1998 | 30.1 % |
| 4/1/1998 | 30.5 % |
| 5/1/1998 | 26.7 % |
| 6/1/1998 | 28.9 % |
| 7/1/1998 | 27.4 % |
| 8/1/1998 | 28.5 % |
| 9/1/1998 | 19.9 % |
| 10/1/1998 | 17.9 % |
| 11/1/1998 | 16.4 % |
| 12/1/1998 | 11.8 % |
| 1/1/1999 | 13.4 % |
| 2/1/1999 | 12.1 % |
| 3/1/1999 | 10.1 % |
| 4/1/1999 | 8.4 % |
| 5/1/1999 | 7.6 % |
| 6/1/1999 | 6.8 % |
| 7/1/1999 | 5 % |
| 8/1/1999 | 7.5 % |
| 9/1/1999 | 6.5 % |
| 10/1/1999 | 6 % |
| 11/1/1999 | 4.8 % |
| 12/1/1999 | 5.1 % |
| 1/1/2000 | 5.5 % |
| 2/1/2000 | 6.2 % |
| 3/1/2000 | 6 % |
| 4/1/2000 | 8.3 % |
| 5/1/2000 | 7.9 % |
| 6/1/2000 | 7 % |
| 7/1/2000 | 7.4 % |
| 8/1/2000 | 4.6 % |
| 9/1/2000 | 5.4 % |
| 10/1/2000 | 5.4 % |
| 11/1/2000 | 5.5 % |
| 12/1/2000 | 5.4 % |
| 1/1/2001 | 4.6 % |
| 2/1/2001 | 4.2 % |
| 3/1/2001 | 1.9 % |
| 4/1/2001 | 0.9 % |
| 5/1/2001 | 2.9 % |
| 6/1/2001 | 5.4 % |
| 7/1/2001 | 7.2 % |
| 8/1/2001 | 7.7 % |
| 9/1/2001 | 7.5 % |
| 10/1/2001 | 10.9 % |
| 11/1/2001 | 14.1 % |
| 12/1/2001 | 16.7 % |
| 1/1/2002 | 18.6 % |
| 2/1/2002 | 17.6 % |
| 3/1/2002 | 20.3 % |
| 4/1/2002 | 19.1 % |
| 5/1/2002 | 17.9 % |
| 6/1/2002 | 16.2 % |
| 7/1/2002 | 14.7 % |
| 8/1/2002 | 16 % |
| 9/1/2002 | 15.9 % |
| 10/1/2002 | 13.3 % |
| 11/1/2002 | 14 % |
| 12/1/2002 | 14.2 % |
| 1/1/2003 | 16.2 % |
| 2/1/2003 | 16.5 % |
| 3/1/2003 | 16.6 % |
| 4/1/2003 | 19.5 % |
| 5/1/2003 | 20.9 % |
| 6/1/2003 | 19.8 % |
| 7/1/2003 | 22.1 % |
| 8/1/2003 | 22.5 % |
| 9/1/2003 | 25.8 % |
| 10/1/2003 | 25.5 % |
| 11/1/2003 | 21.8 % |
| 12/1/2003 | 19.9 % |
| 1/1/2004 | 20.3 % |
| 2/1/2004 | 22.3 % |
| 3/1/2004 | 21.6 % |
| 4/1/2004 | 19.9 % |
| 5/1/2004 | 20.4 % |
| 6/1/2004 | 19.7 % |
| 7/1/2004 | 19.1 % |
| 8/1/2004 | 17.8 % |
| 9/1/2004 | 15.1 % |
| 10/1/2004 | 14.6 % |
| 11/1/2004 | 16 % |
| 12/1/2004 | 16.1 % |
| 1/1/2005 | 12.3 % |
| 2/1/2005 | 10.9 % |
| 3/1/2005 | 12.2 % |
| 4/1/2005 | 13.4 % |
| 5/1/2005 | 13.1 % |
| 6/1/2005 | 15 % |
| 7/1/2005 | 14.2 % |
| 8/1/2005 | 13.5 % |
| 9/1/2005 | 13.7 % |
| 10/1/2005 | 14.1 % |
| 11/1/2005 | 16.4 % |
| 12/1/2005 | 18.8 % |
| 1/1/2006 | 20.4 % |
| 2/1/2006 | 23.3 % |
| 3/1/2006 | 22.9 % |
| 4/1/2006 | 23.7 % |
| 5/1/2006 | 24.1 % |
| 6/1/2006 | 22.2 % |
| 7/1/2006 | 23.2 % |
| 8/1/2006 | 24.4 % |
| 9/1/2006 | 23.9 % |
| 10/1/2006 | 26.7 % |
| 11/1/2006 | 26.8 % |
| 12/1/2006 | 24.8 % |
| 1/1/2007 | 24.7 % |
| 2/1/2007 | 23.4 % |
| 3/1/2007 | 25.5 % |
| 4/1/2007 | 26.3 % |
| 5/1/2007 | 29 % |
| 6/1/2007 | 32.9 % |
| 7/1/2007 | 33.6 % |
| 8/1/2007 | 33.5 % |
| 9/1/2007 | 34.1 % |
| 10/1/2007 | 32.4 % |
| 11/1/2007 | 32.6 % |
| 12/1/2007 | 35.1 % |
| 1/1/2008 | 37.4 % |
| 2/1/2008 | 36.6 % |
| 3/1/2008 | 36.5 % |
| 4/1/2008 | 32.8 % |
| 5/1/2008 | 29.7 % |
| 6/1/2008 | 25.7 % |
| 7/1/2008 | 23.9 % |
| 8/1/2008 | 24.4 % |
| 9/1/2008 | 23 % |
| 10/1/2008 | 22 % |
| 11/1/2008 | 19.2 % |
| 12/1/2008 | 16.6 % |
| 1/1/2009 | 13.9 % |
| 2/1/2009 | 13.4 % |
| 3/1/2009 | 10.6 % |
| 4/1/2009 | 9.8 % |
| 5/1/2009 | 8.8 % |
| 6/1/2009 | 9.2 % |
| 7/1/2009 | 9 % |
| 8/1/2009 | 7.7 % |
| 9/1/2009 | 7.6 % |
| 10/1/2009 | 7.1 % |
| 11/1/2009 | 7 % |
| 12/1/2009 | 6.2 % |
| 1/1/2010 | 5 % |
| 2/1/2010 | 5.2 % |
| 3/1/2010 | 4.7 % |
| 4/1/2010 | 5.4 % |
| 5/1/2010 | 5.3 % |
| 6/1/2010 | 3.1 % |
| 7/1/2010 | 2.6 % |
| 8/1/2010 | 2.6 % |
| 9/1/2010 | 2 % |
| 10/1/2010 | 1.7 % |
| 11/1/2010 | 0.9 % |
| 12/1/2010 | 1.9 % |
| 1/1/2011 | 2.1 % |
| 2/1/2011 | 1.7 % |
| 3/1/2011 | 2.1 % |
| 4/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 5/1/2011 | 0.6 % |
| 6/1/2011 | 2.3 % |
| 7/1/2011 | 2.2 % |
| 8/1/2011 | 1.9 % |
| 9/1/2011 | 2 % |
| 10/1/2011 | 2.3 % |
| 11/1/2011 | 2.7 % |
| 12/1/2011 | 2.6 % |
| 1/1/2012 | 2.3 % |
| 2/1/2012 | 3.2 % |
| 3/1/2012 | 3.6 % |
| 4/1/2012 | 3.9 % |
| 5/1/2012 | 4.7 % |
| 6/1/2012 | 4.9 % |
| 7/1/2012 | 4.9 % |
| 8/1/2012 | 4.9 % |
| 9/1/2012 | 4.7 % |
| 10/1/2012 | 3.7 % |
| 11/1/2012 | 3.8 % |
| 12/1/2012 | 2.8 % |
| 1/1/2013 | 3.1 % |
| 2/1/2013 | 2.9 % |
| 3/1/2013 | 3 % |
| 4/1/2013 | 3.6 % |
| 5/1/2013 | 4.2 % |
| 6/1/2013 | 4 % |
| 7/1/2013 | 3.9 % |
| 8/1/2013 | 4.7 % |
| 9/1/2013 | 4.7 % |
| 10/1/2013 | 6.9 % |
| 11/1/2013 | 6.4 % |
| 12/1/2013 | 7.3 % |
| 1/1/2014 | 7.2 % |
| 2/1/2014 | 6.6 % |
| 3/1/2014 | 7.3 % |
| 4/1/2014 | 6.3 % |
| 5/1/2014 | 6.1 % |
| 6/1/2014 | 6.8 % |
| 7/1/2014 | 6.2 % |
| 8/1/2014 | 6.1 % |
| 9/1/2014 | 6.9 % |
| 10/1/2014 | 4.7 % |
| 11/1/2014 | 5.2 % |
| 12/1/2014 | 5 % |
| 1/1/2015 | 5 % |
| 2/1/2015 | 5.3 % |
| 3/1/2015 | 4.4 % |
| 4/1/2015 | 5 % |
| 5/1/2015 | 4.6 % |
| 6/1/2015 | 4.7 % |
| 7/1/2015 | 4.9 % |
| 8/1/2015 | 4.3 % |
| 9/1/2015 | 5.1 % |
| 10/1/2015 | 5.6 % |
| 11/1/2015 | 5.7 % |
| 12/1/2015 | 7.9 % |
| 1/1/2016 | 7.4 % |
| 2/1/2016 | 7.2 % |
| 3/1/2016 | 7.8 % |
| 4/1/2016 | 7.1 % |
| 5/1/2016 | 6.5 % |
| 6/1/2016 | 7.2 % |
| 7/1/2016 | 7.4 % |
| 8/1/2016 | 8.1 % |
| 9/1/2016 | 6.7 % |
| 10/1/2016 | 4.8 % |
| 11/1/2016 | 4.1 % |
| 12/1/2016 | 2.5 % |
| 1/1/2017 | 2.7 % |
| 2/1/2017 | 2.9 % |
| 3/1/2017 | 3.1 % |
| 4/1/2017 | 3.4 % |
| 5/1/2017 | 4.3 % |
| 6/1/2017 | 3.2 % |
| 7/1/2017 | 3.1 % |
| 8/1/2017 | 2.9 % |
| 9/1/2017 | 2.8 % |
| 10/1/2017 | 4.2 % |
| 11/1/2017 | 3.6 % |
| 12/1/2017 | 2.8 % |
| 1/1/2018 | 2.6 % |
| 2/1/2018 | 2.2 % |
| 3/1/2018 | 1.8 % |
| 4/1/2018 | 1.3 % |
| 5/1/2018 | 0.7 % |
| 6/1/2018 | 1.5 % |
| 7/1/2018 | 2.3 % |
| 8/1/2018 | 1.6 % |
| 9/1/2018 | 2 % |
| 10/1/2018 | 2.6 % |
| 11/1/2018 | 2.7 % |
| 12/1/2018 | 4.1 % |
| 1/1/2019 | 4.8 % |
| 2/1/2019 | 5 % |
| 3/1/2019 | 5 % |
| 4/1/2019 | 4.9 % |
| 5/1/2019 | 6 % |
| 6/1/2019 | 4.9 % |
| 7/1/2019 | 4.3 % |
| 8/1/2019 | 4.7 % |
| 9/1/2019 | 4.4 % |
| 10/1/2019 | 5 % |
| 11/1/2019 | 5 % |
| 12/1/2019 | 4.4 % |
| 1/1/2020 | 4.35 % |
| 2/1/2020 | 4.13 % |
| 3/1/2020 | 4.35 % |
| 4/1/2020 | 5.51 % |
| 5/1/2020 | 4.29 % |
| 6/1/2020 | 4.06 % |
| 7/1/2020 | 4.7 % |
| 8/1/2020 | 4.98 % |
| 9/1/2020 | 5.13 % |
| 10/1/2020 | 4.15 % |
| 11/1/2020 | 4.85 % |
| 12/1/2020 | 3.59 % |
| 1/1/2021 | 3.64 % |
| 2/1/2021 | 3.73 % |
| 3/1/2021 | 3.05 % |
| 4/1/2021 | 3.18 % |
| 5/1/2021 | 2.9 % |
| 6/1/2021 | 3.6 % |
| 7/1/2021 | 3.5 % |
| 8/1/2021 | 3.73 % |
| 9/1/2021 | 4 % |
| 10/1/2021 | 4.3 % |
| 11/1/2021 | 5 % |
| 12/1/2021 | 6.2 % |
| 1/1/2022 | 6.8 % |
| 2/1/2022 | 7.7 % |
| 3/1/2022 | 8.7 % |
| 4/1/2022 | 9.23 % |
| 5/1/2022 | 10.8 % |
| 6/1/2022 | 9.35 % |
| 7/1/2022 | 9.41 % |
| 8/1/2022 | 9.42 % |
| 9/1/2022 | 8.52 % |
| 10/1/2022 | 8.59 % |
| 11/1/2022 | 8.32 % |
| 12/1/2022 | 7.95 % |
| 1/1/2023 | 7.75 % |
| 2/1/2023 | 6.62 % |
| 3/1/2023 | 6 % |
| 4/1/2023 | 4.1 % |
| 5/1/2023 | 3 % |
| 6/1/2023 | 3.7 % |
| 7/1/2023 | 3.2 % |
| 8/1/2023 | 2.4 % |
| 9/1/2023 | 2.7 % |
| 10/1/2023 | 3.4 % |
| 11/1/2023 | 2.6 % |
| 12/1/2023 | 2.41 % |
| 1/1/2024 | 2.34 % |
| 2/1/2024 | 3.56 % |
| 3/1/2024 | 2.43 % |
Loan Growth History
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 3/1/2024 | 2.43 % |
| 2/1/2024 | 3.56 % |
| 1/1/2024 | 2.34 % |
| 12/1/2023 | 2.41 % |
| 11/1/2023 | 2.6 % |
| 10/1/2023 | 3.4 % |
| 9/1/2023 | 2.7 % |
| 8/1/2023 | 2.4 % |
| 7/1/2023 | 3.2 % |
| 6/1/2023 | 3.7 % |
Similar Macro Indicators to Loan Growth
| Name | Current | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
🇰🇼 Balance Sheets of Banks | 87.832 B KWD | 87.628 B KWD | Monthly |
🇰🇼 Central Bank Balance Sheet | 13.251 B KWD | 13.531 B KWD | Monthly |
🇰🇼 Deposit interest rate | 2.5 % | 1.6 % | Annually |
🇰🇼 Foreign currency reserves | 42.484 B USD | 42.871 B USD | Monthly |
🇰🇼 Interest Rate | 4.25 % | 4.25 % | frequency_daily |
🇰🇼 Loans to the private sector | 45.595 B KWD | 45.809 B KWD | Monthly |
🇰🇼 Money Supply M1 | 11.199 B KWD | 11.116 B KWD | Monthly |
🇰🇼 Money Supply M2 | 40.179 B KWD | 39.892 B KWD | Monthly |
🇰🇼 Money Supply M3 | 40.179 B KWD | 39.892 B KWD | Monthly |
🇰🇼 Reverse Repo Rate | 3.875 % | 3.875 % | Monthly |
Macro pages for other countries in Asia
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- 🇮🇳India
- 🇮🇩Indonesia
- 🇯🇵Japan
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
- 🇸🇬Singapore
- 🇰🇷South Korea
- 🇹🇷Turkey
- 🇦🇫Afghanistan
- 🇦🇲Armenia
- 🇦🇿Azerbaijan
- 🇧🇭Bahrain
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh
- 🇧🇹Bhutan
- 🇧🇳Brunei
- 🇰🇭Cambodia
- 🇹🇱East Timor
- 🇬🇪Georgia
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong
- 🇮🇷Iran
- 🇮🇶Iraq
- 🇮🇱Israel
- 🇯🇴Jordan
- 🇰🇿Kazakhstan
- 🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan
- 🇱🇦Laos
- 🇱🇧Lebanon
- 🇲🇴Macau
- 🇲🇾Malaysia
- 🇲🇻Maldives
- 🇲🇳Mongolia
- 🇲🇲Myanmar
- 🇳🇵Nepal
- 🇰🇵North Korea
- 🇴🇲Oman
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇵🇸Palestine
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇶🇦Qatar
- 🇱🇰Sri Lanka
- 🇸🇾Syria
- 🇹🇼Taiwan
- 🇹🇯Tajikistan
- 🇹🇭Thailand
- 🇹🇲Turkmenistan
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates
- 🇺🇿Uzbekistan
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What is Loan Growth?
At Eulerpool, we provide valuable insights to professionals relying on macroeconomic data for making well-informed decisions. One pivotal aspect of our economic offerings is the critical category of loan growth. Loan growth, a fundamental indicator of economic health and stability, has far-reaching implications that resonate across various facets of the economy, from banking sector vitality to individual and corporate financial behavior. In this comprehensive description, we delve into the significance, influencing factors, and broader impacts of loan growth in today's economic landscape. Loan growth refers to the rate at which the total value of loans issued by financial institutions increases over a specific period. This metric is indispensable for economists, investors, policymakers, and business leaders, as it serves as a barometer for assessing both the predominant economic climate and future economic prospects. The health and expansion rate of loan portfolios directly mirror the financial ecosystem's state, influencing everything from consumer confidence to corporate investment decisions. Understanding loan growth begins with recognizing its root causes. One primary driver is monetary policy, spearheaded by central banks. Through tools such as interest rates and reserve requirements, central banks can influence the amount of money that banks can lend. Lower interest rates typically make borrowing more attractive to consumers and businesses, spurring increased loan demand and subsequent loan growth. Conversely, higher interest rates tend to dampen borrowing and slow loan growth, as the cost of taking on debt becomes less desirable. Economic conditions are another critical determinant of loan growth. In a robust economy characterized by low unemployment and increasing wages, consumer and business confidence typically rise, leading to amplified borrowing and lending activities. During such periods, individuals are more likely to take out personal loans for big-ticket purchases, home mortgages, or educational expenses, while businesses may seek capital for expansion, innovation, and day-to-day operations. On the flip side, during economic downturns marked by high unemployment and reduced income levels, both consumers and businesses generally exhibit caution, thereby reducing their reliance on loans and slowing the growth rate. The regulatory environment is a further factor that can significantly impact loan growth. Regulations governing capital adequacy, loan loss provisions, and other risk management practices can either constrain or engender expansion in loan portfolios. Stricter regulations may reduce the risk appetite of lending institutions, curtailing the pace of growth. Conversely, a more lenient regulatory landscape can promote a more aggressive lending stance, accelerating loan growth. Understanding the regulatory context is essential for stakeholders who aim to forecast loan growth patterns accurately. Additionally, technological advancements and innovations in the banking sector have pronounced effects on loan growth. The advent of fintech, digital lending platforms, and mobile banking solutions has democratized access to credit, making it easier for consumers and businesses to obtain loans. Enhanced efficiency in the loan approval process and reduced transaction costs have contributed to a surge in the availability and uptake of credit, thereby fostering loan growth. As technology continues to evolve, its role in shaping loan growth trends will undoubtedly become even more pronounced. A thorough analysis of loan growth also necessitates an exploration of its broader economic impacts. A burgeoning loan portfolio often signals economic vitality, which can be beneficial in multiple ways. For instance, increased consumer borrowing typically translates to higher consumer spending, which drives economic growth. Businesses taking advantage of more abundant credit can invest in new projects, hire additional employees, and increase productivity, further stimulating economic activity. Additionally, loan growth can enhance financial inclusion by providing underserved populations with access to credit, thereby enabling greater participation in the economy. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that unchecked loan growth can also harbor potential risks. Excessive borrowing, particularly when driven by relaxed lending standards, can lead to overleveraging by households and businesses. This scenario can create financial vulnerabilities, making the economy susceptible to shocks and increasing the risk of defaults. The 2008 financial crisis is a pertinent example of how unsustainable loan growth fueled by subprime lending led to a global economic downturn. Hence, while loan growth is essential for economic progress, it requires vigilant monitoring and prudent risk management to ensure it does not spiral into a crisis. For investors and market participants, monitoring loan growth data can serve as a strategic tool for portfolio management and investment decisions. Robust loan growth in particular sectors can indicate favorable conditions and emerging opportunities, guiding investment strategies. Conversely, slower loan growth or a contraction in lending can signal potential economic slowdowns, prompting more conservative investment approaches. Thus, comprehensively understanding loan growth is indispensable for making astute financial decisions. Policymakers also rely heavily on loan growth metrics to design and implement effective economic policies. By analyzing loan growth trends, policymakers can infer the underlying health of the economy and make informed decisions regarding fiscal and monetary interventions. For example, a decline in loan growth may prompt fiscal stimulus measures or a reduction in interest rates to spur economic activity. Conversely, excessive loan growth may necessitate tightening measures to avert inflationary pressures and maintain financial stability. In conclusion, loan growth is a multifaceted and dynamic aspect of macroeconomic analysis that provides critical insights into the health and direction of an economy. At Eulerpool, our mission is to equip professionals with accurate and timely macroeconomic data, and our in-depth coverage of loan growth serves as a pivotal resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of the economic landscape. By understanding the drivers, implications, and broader impacts of loan growth, stakeholders can make better-informed decisions that promote sustainable economic health and prosperity.