STATE OF KUWAITCentral Statistical Bureau

Statistical Review

52nd National Day22nd Liberation Day

36th EDITION

2013

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STATE OF KUWAIT

LOCATION AND AREA The State of Kuwait is located to the Northwest of the Arabian Gulf, between latitudes °28.30' - °30.06' North and between longitudes °46.30' -°48.30'East. To the North and Northwest, it shares the borders with the Republic of Iraq, to the South and Southwest with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to the East with the Arabian Gulf. Due to the strategic location, it is considered a natural gateway to the Northeast of the Arabian Peninsula which gave it along-standing commercial importance. The area of the State of Kuwait is 17,818 km².

CLIMATE Due to Kuwait’s location in a desert geographic region, its climate is characterized by long dry hot summer and short warm -sometimes rainy - winter. Occasionally, winds blow dust storms during summer months along with a rise in humidity.

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ENVIRONMENT

The environment is considered an important axis of comprehensive development. The issue of environment protection has drawn considerable international and local attention, whereby environmental studies became a focus of attention of several agencies in the state such as health, industry, science, engineering and other agencies.

Garbage and Waste

Garbage and Waste 2010 2011

Population Solid Garbage ( Ton ) 1,408,433 1,350,645

Constructional Waste ( Ton ) 4,165,855 6,897,786

Commercial and Agricultural Garbage ( Ton )

534,191 476,492

Liquid Waste ( Gallons ) 801,034,800 859,476,060

- Source : Kuwait Municipality.

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POPULATION

The 2011 Census is one of a series of Censuses conducted in Kuwait since 1957. It is the second in the 21st Century and was conducted in April 2011 .The results show that the de-facto population in Kuwait on the night of the count (20/21 April 2011) was conducted (3,065,850) of whom (1,089,969) are Kuwaitis and (1,975,881) Non-Kuwaitis. Population by Nationality in Selected Census Years

Year Kuwaiti Non-Kuwaiti Total % of

Kuwaitis

1965 168,793 298,546 467,339 36.1

1975 307,755 687,082 994,837 30.9

1985 470,473 1,226,828 1,697,301 27.7

1995 653,616 921,954 1,575,570 41.5

2005 860,324 1,333,327 2,193,651 39.2

2011* 1,089,969 1,975,881 3,065,850 35.6*Provisional Data.

Estimated Mid-Year Population by Nationality*

Year Kuwaiti Non-Kuwaiti Total

2009 1,027,684 1,750,177 2,777,861

2010 1,061,731 1,871,537 2,933,268

2011** 1,096,907 2,001,985 3,098,892* Estimates based population census data 2005-2011.** Estimates population on 30/6 each year and reference time for census on 20/4.

Age Groups

+65

64-60

59-55

54-50

49-45

44-40

39-35

34-30

29-25

24-20

19-15

14-10

9-5

4-0

120,000

100,000

80,000

60,000

40,000

20,000

0 20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

Females Males

Population Pyramid (Kuwaiti)

120,000

100,000

80,000

60,000

40,000

20,000

0 20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

Females Males

120,000

100,000

80,000

60,000

40,000

20,000

0 20,000

40,000

60,000

80,000

100,000

120,000

Females Males

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VITAL STATISTICS

Vital statistics are considered one of the main components of population statistics where it is used in demographic analysis which is essential in designing social and economic development plans of the state.

Births and Deaths

Year Nationality Live Births Deaths Natural

Increase Foetal Deaths

Infant Deaths

2009 Kuwaiti 32,979 3,276 29,703 161 330

Non-Kuwaiti 23,524 2,990 20,534 174 266

Total 56,503 6,266 50,237 335 596

2010 Kuwaiti 33,687 2,873 30,814 194 283

Non-Kuwaiti 23,846 2,575 21,271 152 213

Total 57,533 5,448 52,085 346 496

2011 Kuwaiti 33,099 2,768 30,331 158 248

Non-Kuwaiti 25,099 2,571 22,528 155 236

Total 58,198 5,339 52,859 313 484- Source : Ministry of Health.

Marriage and Divorce

Item Nationality 2009 2010 2011

Marriage Contracts Kuwaiti 11,122 10,627 11,735

Non-Kuwaiti 3,404 3,366 *8,125

Total 14,526 13,993 19,860

DivorceDeclarationsKuwaiti 4,547 4,512 4,535

Non-Kuwaiti 1,385 1,453 1,719

Total 5,932 5,965 6,254* Ministry of Justice Opened Companionship with an ArabNationality for the Year 2011.- Source : Ministry of Justice.

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HOUSING

The Government of Kuwait ensures suitable and appropriate dwellings for the Kuwaiti's by providing them with residential units or plots of land and providing them with sufficient loans for building houses.

Buildings and Dwellings In Census Years

Census Number Number of Dwellings Total Number of Dwellings

Years of BuildingsPrivate Collective

1965 - 67,517 4,947 72,464

1970 88,900 113,057 5,123 118,180

1975 90,712 131,417 6,222 137,639

1980 107,182 169,704 10,437 180,141

1985 116,129 219,042 9,772 228,814

1995 119,856 234,153 17,529 251,682

2005 165,029 303,045 23,354 326,399

*2011 182,681 475,409 9,568 484,977* Provisional Data. - Not available.

Housing Services for CitizensItem Type of Unit 2009 2010 2011

Residential Applications House - 652 824

Planned to be Executed Plot - - 1,564

Residential Applications House - 3,160 2,201

Under Construction Plot - 12,537 9,498

Apartment - 70 70

Executed Residential House 781 652 824

Applications Plot - - 1,564

Fulfilled pplications(Distributed) 781 652 2,388

Total Submitted Applications 7,868 8,071 8,018

Cumulative Applications 90,330 85,756 92,088 - Source: Public Authority for Housing Welfare.

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EMPLOYMENT

The rapid growth of the Kuwaiti economy led to the emergence of many varied employment opportunities and consequently, to an increased demand for employment, whether national or expatriate, to meet the employment needs in different areas.

Employees in the Government Sector2011

Nationality Gender Executive Jobs

Gen Occup.

Special Occup.

Tech. Occup.

Serv. Occup. Total

Kuwaiti Male 479 92,002 10,062 355 1,957 104,855

Female 55 119,820 3,767 73 591 124,306

Non-Kuwaiti Male 0 6,200 40,645 707 3,153 50,705

Female 0 723 32,779 7 114 33,623

Total Male 479 98,202 50,707 1,062 5,110 155,560

Female 55 120,543 36,546 80 705 157,929- Source: Statistic Bulletin of the Employees in the Government Sector as in 30/6/2011.

Employees in the Private Sector

YearKuwaiti Non-Kuwaiti

Male Female Total Male Female Total

2010 27,103 30,417 57,520 964,634 80,629 1,045,263

2011 29,101 32,334 61,435 1,015,799 87,567 1,103,366

2012 28,611 33,279 61,890 1,065,183 94,804 1,159,987

YearDuration of

Unemployment (by months)

Gender

Male Female Total

2011Less Than 6

2,437 3,190 5,627

2012 1,492 1,933 3,425

2011 6 - 11 1,054 2,805 3,859

2012 1,108 2,987 4,095

201112 and More

1,234 9,853 11,087

2012 1,318 10,221 11,539

2011Not Stated

0 0 0

2012 0 2 2

2011Total

4,725 15,848 20,573

2012 3,918 15,143 19,061

- Source: Civil Service Commission as in 20/4/ 2011, 2012.

Unemployed Kuwaitis by Type and Duration of Unemployment

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AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERY

Agriculture plays an important role in the economies of differ-ent countries. Its contribution in economic development is evident through meeting the additional demand for food that results from population growth. The State of Kuwait endeavors to improve the agricultural sector and encourages farmers by assisting them finan-cially, and providing them with agricultural services to develop this sector and make it an important source of national income. Production of Crops by Area, Quantity and Value

Item Area Prod . Value Area Prod . Value

( in Donum* ) ( in Ton ) (in 000 KD) ( in Donum* ) ( in Ton ) (in 000 KD)

Winter Crops 63,870 202,435.0 17,014 65,422 201,385.0 17,006

Summer Crops 17,466 37,568.5 3,737 21,391 43,933.2 4,363.2

Semi-Perennial Crops

37,861 318,909.0 8,136 53,879 470,347.4 12,117.2

Greenhouses Crops

21,805 167,856.0 19,778 23,636 155,883.9 20,433.1

Grand Total 141,002 726,768.5 48,665 164,328 871,549.5 53,919.5

* Donum = one thousand square meter.

2008/2009 2009/2010

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Livestock and Poultry in Agricultural Holdings

Type 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010

Cows 32,931 35,822 35,705

Sheep 425,289 454,878 460,213

Goats 171,218 181,611 178,703

Poultry 36,072,643 40,901,537 30,559,278

Camels 8,907 10,385 10,327

Local and Imported Fish Sold at The Markets

Year Wholesale Markets Retail Markets

Quantity Value Average Price Quantity Value Average Price

(in Ton) (in 000 KD) (in KD) (in Ton) (in 000 KD) (in KD)

2009 10,442 18,418 1.764 3,211 6,671 2.078

2010 15,327 28,927 1.887 5,054 11,535 2.282

2011 11,755 25,112 2.136 3,784 9,628 2.544

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OIL Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector represents the main Natural resource, and are considered to be the main source of National revenue of the country. Exporting Oil marked the beginning of a new era in which Oil Sector began to play a key role in the growth of the National economy.

OIL in KUWAIT 1938 Oil was discovered by Kuwait Oil Company in Burgan Oil Field, but

the first shipment was exported in 1946.1949 Ahmadi Harbor ’s South Pier was completed together with a refinery

of 25,000 b/d daily capacity, Electricity Production Station and a Water Desalination Plant.

1955 Oil was discovered in the Rawdatain Field North of Kuwait. 1959 Oil was discovered in the Managuish Field 21 miles west of Burgan, which started production in 1960.

1965 One milliard ton of Oil was produced by now.1991 The first shipment of Kuwaiti crude Oil was exported in August,

weighing 260 thousand ton, after one-year halt caused by the Iraqi Invasion which destroyed in and set fire the Oil fields.

1999 On October 11th, Kuwait and South Korea signed two Oil agreements on boosting cooperation in the field of Oil and Kuwait provides Korea 210 thousands ton of coal Oil yearly. Kuwait on Monday 12th of December.

2006 Natural Gas was discovered in Kuwait for the first time in a large quantity on Monday 6th of March.

2008 Kuwait crude Oil price registered its highest historical level on Friday 4th of July as it reached $136 per barrel. The price started falling at the beginning of August and reached its lowest level of $35.62 per barrel on Friday 19th Dec. On December 3rd Kuwait Oil Tanker Company project for establishment of six liquefied gas tanks buried under ground in Shuaiba Industrial Area was opened.

2009 On August 17th, Equate Petrochemical Company announced the beginning of commercial operations of ethyl benzene and styrene Mwenmr plant of Kuwait styrene company with a production capacity of up to 450 thousand metric tons annually. This is the first time this product is produced in Kuwait.

2010 On 13th of October the production capacity of Kuwait Oil Company has reached three Million barrels per day for the first time as an actual production.

2011 The number of tankers in the fleet of Kuwait Oil Tankers Company reached 24 in October 2011 .

2012 On 7th of March the Kuwait Oil Company annouced that it has singned an agreement with the World Bank to reduce the rates of gas flaring in the world and optimum utilization of renewable energy resources.

- Source: Kuwait News Agency (Kuna).

Production and Exports of Crude Oil, Natural Gas and RefinedPetroleum Products ( 000 Barrel )

Item 2009 2010 2011

Production Crude Oil 825,485 843,925 984,959

Natural Gas* 412,744 421,963 485,505

Refined Petroleum Products 391,216 368,257 357,484

Exports Crude Oil 492,168 482,563 **295,557

Refined Petroleum Products 281,292 282,200 **131,295

- Source : Ministry of Oil.* Million Cubic Feet. ** Data 2011 semi-annual

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INDUSTRY

Industry plays an important role in economic development in Kuwait as it supplies, the economy with different kinds of goods and services. The government encourages the expansion of industry by giving loans, providing necessary infrastructure facilities and supporting the newly established industries. Production and Sales of Selected Manufactured Products

Major Industries2010 2011

Production Local Sales Production Local

Sales

Flour ( in 000 Ton ) 269.3 236.5 282.6 244.9

Macaroni ( in 000 Ton ) 15.9 8.4 16.4 9.4

Bread ( in 000 Ton ) 117.8 117.8 123.8 123.7

Bran ( in 000 Ton ) 66.9 74.2 72.5 85.0

Biscuits ( in 000 Ton ) 2.7 2.8 3.1 3.0

Oils and Fats ( in 000 Ton ) 32.2 29.3 40.8 39.4

Ammonium Hydroxide ( in 000 m Ton ) 611.8 0.2 633.5 0.4

Chlorine Gas ( in 000 Ton ) 21.8 13.2 21.4 12.4

Caustic Soda ( in 000 Ton ) 35.5 10.1 40.2 9.0

Urea ( in 000 Metric Ton ) 964.9 5.0 951.4 5.0

Slabs/All Types ( in Million M2 ) 1.3 1.2 1.5 1.4

Light and Lime Bricks ( in 000 M3 ) 478.2 199.7 741.8 183.6

Ready Mixed Concrete ( in 000 M3 ) 393.5 393.5 371.9 371.1

Concrete Pipes ( 000 LM ) 78.1 37.7 17.6 33.1 - The data represents the production of some industrial companies in Kuwait.

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WATER AND ELECTRICITY

The State of Kuwait provides unlimited support to the Water and Elec-tricity Sectors through establishment and development of new stations and upgrading existing stations. The State is also keen on raising the awareness of citizens and residents in the means of rationalization in consumption of these two important resources.

Production and Consumption of Water ( Million Gallon ) Generation and Consumption of Electricity ( Million Kilo Watt/Hour )

Item 2008 2009 2010 2011

Potable Water

Net Production 119,878 123,046 125,279 128,236

Net Consumption 120,005 122,904 125,304 128,026

Brackish Water

Production 29,284 28,334 22,628 21,622

Consumption 18,985 21,447 18,456 19,265

Electricity

Produced 51,749 53,218 57,082 57,457

Consumed 45,233 46,603 50,186 50,374

- Source : Ministry of Electricity and Water .

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FOREIGN TRADE Foreign trade statistics of Kuwait cover all goods Exported and Imported from and to the State of Kuwait. International trade data are compiled, tabulated and presented according to the Harmonized System Manual for classification of goods (HS).

Value of Exports and Imports (Million K.D)

YearNational Exports Re- Total Total

ImportsPetroleum Others Exports Exports

2008 22,178 821 460 23,459 6,679

2009 13,479 990 466 14,935 5,723

2010 16,588 1,085 286 17,959 6,499

*2011 12,309 643 149 13,101 3,436* Data semi-annual.

Trade Exchange Between Kuwait and G.C.C. Countries ( 000 K.D )

Country2009 2010 *2011

Imports Exports Imports Exports Imports Exports

U.A.E. 249,661 168,474 289,446 173,864 225,378 101,678

Bahrain 28,874 41,225 38,702 29,674 25,486 13,077

Saudi Arabia 346,504 127,011 344,324 140,398 196,010 96,298

Oman 21,500 18,875 25,952 24,059 40,423 7,621

Qatar 9,478 42,296 25,712 36,060 17,620 17,398

Total 656,017 397,881 724,136 404,055 504,917 236,072* Data 2011 semi-annual.

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TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS

It is evident that the transport and communications sector plays a vital role in people and nations life. Because of Kuwait’s distinguished geo-graphical location and its desire to strengthen its ties with the countries in the region and the world, it has given transport and communications sector increased attention to upgrade it to a level parallel-as far as pos-sible- to that of the developed countries.

Arrivals and Departures by Land, Sea and Air

Item Nationality2010 2011

Land Sea Air Land Sea Air

Arrivals Kuwaiti 2,098,814 1,798 1,223,059 2,197,919 1,627 1,281,711

Non-Kuwaiti 2,668,800 27,228 2,511,757 2,978,808 24,547 2,570,947

Total 4,767,614 29,026 3,734,816 5,176,727 26,174 3,852,658

Departures Kuwaiti 2,093,557 2,017 1,234,490 2,189,803 1,854 1,293,086

Non-Kuwaiti 2,674,940 29,469 2,438,486 2,976,867 27,490 2,482,909

Total 4,768,497 31,486 3,672,976 5,166,670 29,344 3,775,995 Available Internet Lines and Internet Subscribers

Year Available Internet Lines

Internet Subscribers

Internet Subscribers Broadband

2009 235,514 520,367 **66,490

2010 189,500 535,593 114,250

*2011 117,834 232,018 127,503* Provisional Data.** Data not include all companies.

Internet lines Subscribers (Mobile Phone Companies)

Year Internet Users

2009 **85,233

2010 **118,439

*2011 1,147,114* Provisional Data.** Data not include all companies.

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EDUCATION

Education is fundamental pillar of overall development as it provides the human capital which is the most important element in the economic development.The government ensures education throughout the various educational stages.

Schools and Institutes by Educational Level

2011/2012

Item Schools Classrooms Students Teachers

Government Education

Kindergarten 201 1,824 44,743 5,755

Primary 253 5,690 135,878 21,520

Intermediate 204 4,480 107,616 17,404

Secondary 136 2,992 69,036 12,363

Total 794 14,986 357,273 57,042

Vocational Education

Religious Institutes

9 121 2,708 699

Special Train-ing

29 241 1,694 1,285

Total 38 362 4,402 1,984

Private Education*

Kindergarten 105 1,225 37,433 1,888

Primary 132 3,026 94,260 5,204

Intermediate 133 1,912 57,743 3,065

Secondary 105 1,219 34,832 2,872

Total 475 7,382 224,268 13,029- Source: Ministry of Education. *Not include the schools for special needs.

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Kuwait University Students

2011/2012

Item Nationality

First Semester

Second Semester

Summer Semester

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Newly AdmittedK 2,164 4,576 855 919 Not applicable

N.K 306 507 96 102 Not applicable

RegisteredK 8,420 19,470 8,590 19,215 5,477 12,031

N.K 1,300 2,134 1,307 2,107 791 1,293

Graduates K 340 975 646 1,533 213 367

N.K 52 111 85 146 28 38

- Source : Kuwait University.

Private Universities and Colleges Students2011/2012

Item Nationality

First Semester

Second Semester

Male Female Male Female

Newly K 1,813 2,071 932 1,104

Admitted N.K 593 708 641 570

RegisteredK 5,081 6,783 4,992 6,845

N.K 2,175 2,612 2,107 2,563

Graduates * K 314 443 - -

N.K 154 144 - -

* Includes Bachelor, Diploma and Master Degrees Graduates.- Data not available.

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Applied Education Graduates

2010/2011

Nationality

First Semester

Second Semester

Summer Semester

Male Female Male Female Male Female

Applied Education Colleges

Kuwaiti 537 1,261 450 975 362 669

Non-Kuwaiti 166 82 167 212 128 159

Training Centers and Special Courses

Kuwaiti 844 1,222 619 408 1,279 488

Non-Kuwaiti 102 167 13 33 0 0- Source : Public Authority for Applied Education and Training.

Eradication of Illiteracy and Adults Education Centers

Number of ParticipantsAdults Education

YearNo. of Centers Gender

Eradication of Illiteracy

Intermediate Secondary

Evening Religious Education

K N.K K N.K K N.K K N.K2010/ 44 M 394 307 3,995 1,157 8,017 2,928 304 792011 45 F 751 772 1,396 1,173 3,461 1,680 270 101Total 89 T 1,145 1,079 5,391 2,330 11,478 4,608 574 1802011/ 46 M 372 265 3,740 1,168 8,691 3,423 301 852012 47 F 815 793 1,245 1,100 3,878 1,696 232 96Total 93 T 1,187 1,058 4,985 2,268 12,569 5,119 533 181

- Source: Ministry of Education.

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HEALTH

The State of Kuwait is keen to provide full and free of charge high quality health services to the citizens, and to the residents through medical insur-ance. These health services surpass-as regards quality and comprehensive-ness, the most advanced countries in this field. Hospitals, Beds and Medical Staff

Item 2009 2010 2011

Government Sector

Hospitals ( General and Specialist ) 15 15 15

Health Care Centers ( General Medicine ) 85 86 92

Beds 6,072 6,338 6,703

Physicians 5,340 5,680 6,082

Dentists 1,054 1,123 1,267

Outpatients 2,117,149 2,294,882 2,432,773

Item 2009 2010 2011

Private Sector

Hospitals 9 9 12

Beds 802 808 1,038

Physicians and Dentists 662 714 885

Outpatients 1,617,847 1,750,690 2,140,661

Item 2009 2010 2011

Oil Companies

Hospitals 3 3 3

Beds 197 209 209

Physicians and Dentists 184 190 198

Outpatients 638,309 581,769 483,680- Source : Ministry of Health and Private Hospitals.

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HOTELS, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES

Cultural institutions such as museums and public libraries play a sig-nificant role in educating the public and preserving the human heritage of the society. Tourism statistics draw considerable international attention by virtue of being one of the components of the national economy.

Item 2009 2010 2011

Public Libraries 27 27 27

Hotels 86 89 88

Rooms 6,484 7,060 7,010

Beds 13,612 14,660 14,576

Suites 1,152 1,303 1,301

Guests 296,949 207,382 268,850

Tourist Nights 314,342 237,096 308,846

Museum Visitors 58,956 74,260 77,511

Al-Messila and Al-Aqeila Beaches Visitors 305,627 305,137 253,877

Sea Clubs Visitors 42,400 54,102 55,169

Parks Visitors 126,500 129,600 94,600

Skating Hall Visitors 172,814 166,532 174,797

Entertainments City Visitors 493,362 487,768 472,222

- Source : Ministry of Education, Touristic Enterprises Company and Hotels.

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GOVERNMENT AID FOR FAMILIES The State of Kuwait is keen to secure social welfare and developing its services in all fields. This will provide citizens with better living condi-tions and deepen social solidarity and protect them from the problems that threaten their stability and hinder their creative interaction.

Item 2009 2010 2011

Number of Families 27,077 29,445 29,932

Value of Aid ( 000 K.D ) 129,235 135,422 138,991

Average Family Share (000 K.D ) 4.77 4.60 4.60

- Source: Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour.

200920102011البــــيـــــــــان

27,07729,44529,932عدد األسر

129,235135,422138,991قيمة املساعدات ) ألف د. ك (

4.774.604.60متوسط نصيب األسرة ) ألف د. ك (

- املصدر: وزارة الشئون اإلجتماعية والعمل.

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CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE OF KUWAIT The State of Kuwait attaches great importance enhancing the develop-mental role of civil society organizations.Civil Society Organizations in the State of Kuwait have varied specialized covering professional, charitable and specialized fields (Health - Social - Economic).

2007 - 2011

Association 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Associations of Public Benefit 70 69 69 74 81

Associations of Charities 10 10 10 10 10

Charitable Endowment 41 56 67 74 78

- Source: Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour.

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Item 2009 2010 *2011

Assets

Cash 168.1 163.7 180.5

Deposits on Demand with the Central Bank 224.8 78.1 221.0

Claims on Government 1,921.7 1,910.3 1,887.1

Claims on Private Sector 27,018.7 27,527.2 28,237.2

Foreign Assets 7,354.1 7,274.1 8,141.1

Local Interbank Deposits 854.7 906.3 1,038.0

Time Deposits with Central Bank 872.6 1,373.7 1,908.5

Other Assets 889.0 804.3 916.6

C.B.K Bonds 1,017.0 1,344.1 1,553.0

Total Assets 40,320.7 41,381.8 44,083.0

Liabilities

Private Sector Deposits 24,120.1 24,791.3 26,799.6

Government Deposits 3,984.3 3,818.3 3,782.9

Foreign Liabilities 2,921.8 2,991.4 3,158.7

Own Funds 4,903.8 5,879.4 6,108.4

Local Interbank Deposits 846.8 840.1 943.3

Other Liabilities 3,543.9 3,061.3 3,290.1

Total Liabilities 40,320.7 41,381.8 44,083.0

- Source: Central Bank of Kuwait, Quarterly Statistical Bulletin.* Provisional Data.

The Percentage Contribution of Oil and Non-Oil Sectors in Gross Domestic Product ( GDP ) at Current Prices ( Million K.D )

Year OilSector % Non-Oil

Sector %

2009 14,992.1 49.16 15,504.1 50.84

2010 18,406.5 53.56 15,962.7 46.44

*2011 27,496.1 61.92 16,913.2 38.08

* Provisional Data.

FINANCIAL SECTOR This section on the Financial Sector presents Banking and Monetary statistics related to the Central Banks and the other Local Banks assets and liabilities, as well as the banks deposits.

Assets and Liabilities of Local Banks(Million K.D )

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NATIONAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

Estimates of principal aggregates of National Accounts at current prices are a product of the efforts made by the C.S.B in developing basic data and revising the methodology of compilation and estimation of National Accounts System.

Major National Accounts Indicators ( Million K.D )

Item (At Current Prices) 2009 2010 *2011

Gross Domestic Product 30,496.2 34,369.2 44,409.3

Gross National Product 32,490.2 37,069.2 47,471.3

National Disposable Income 26,306.9 30,724.9 40,710.1

*Provisional Data.

Average Per Capita from the Main Economic Aggregates( in K.D )

Item (At Current Prices) 2009 2010 *2011

Per Gross Domestic Product 8,751 9,595 12,227

Per Gross National Product 9,323 10,349 13,070

Per National Disposable Income 7,549 8,578 11,209

*Provisional Data.

Government Revenues and Expenditures ( Million K.D )

Item 2009/2010 2010/2011 *2011/2012

Revenues 17,687.94 21,501.98 30,236.09

Expenditures 11,250.71 16,221.00 17,007.43

*Provisional Data.

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PRICES AND INDEX NUMBERS The aim of prices and index numbers statistics is to provide actual data about Prices of goods and services at different transaction stages in a man-ner that allows monitoring changes that take place over periods of time and at different local market.

Wholesale Price Index Numbers

YearStage of Processing By End - Use

Raw Intermediate Finished Production Consumer Capital

Materials Materials Materials Materials Materials Materials

2008 118.3 111.6 104.5 110.7 104.8 103.8

2009 111.2 104.0 107.3 105.0 108.2 105.2

2010 117.9 111.5 111.2 111.7 112.8 107.6

2011 127.7 117.1 114.9 117.4 117.5 108.5

Base Year 2007 = 100

Consumer Price Index Numbers

Major Groups of Goods 2009 2010 2011 % Change between

(2010 - 2011)

General Index 136.0 141.4 148.2 4.8

Food 149.6 162.1 177.7 9.6

Beverages and Tobacco 159.1 167.9 163.6 -2.6

Clothing and Footwear 144.7 151.7 156.9 3.4

Housing Services 137.7 143.8 149.2 3.8

Household Goods and Services 129.8 132.9 138.6 4.3

Transportation and Communication 114.9 113.4 115.9 2.2

Educational and Medical Care 151.3 155.0 161.0 3.9

Other Goods and Services 133.0 137.9 142.7 3.5

Base Year 2000 = 100

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LOANS FROM THE STATE OF KUWAIT CATEGORIZED BY GROUPS OF COUNTRIES The State of Kuwait contribute through the Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Eco-nomic Development, in the relief efforts of the Arab countries and devel-oping countries through loans that fund relief projects and train national cadres from these countries. The State of Kuwait is keen on participating in all efforts that consolidate international fraternity and cooperation.

2010 - 2011

2010 2011

Groups of Countries

Value Value

No. of Loans

Million K.D

Million U.s

No. of Loans

Million K.D

Million U.s

Arab Countries 304 2,481 8,431 318 2,704 9,193

African Countries 246 777 2,639 257 815 2,772

Asian and European Countries 209 1,176 4,001 285 1,223 4,158

Latin American and Caribbean Sea Countries

39 111 378 39 117 397

Total 798 4,545 15,449 899 4,859 16,520

- Source: Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development .

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONES

The Amiri Diwan 1888881 Diwan of H.H.Crown Prince 1800000Diwan of H.H.The Prime Minister 22000000 National Assembly 22455422/6Council of Ministers 1800008 Ministries Public works 25385520/30Awqaf and Islamic Affairs 22480000 Information 22326000 Commerce and Industry 22480000 Education 24839727 Higher Education 1882020 Foreign Affairs 22425141Interior 22430500 Defence 24848300 Social Affairs and Labour 22480000 Health 24877422 Justice 22480000 Electricity and Water 25371000 Oil 24995000 Finance 22480000 Communications 24819033

Government Authorities and Institutions and Companies

Central Statistical Bureau 22428200 The Higher Council for Planning and Development 22428200 General Administration of Customs 24843490 Kuwait International Airport 1888180 National Council for Culture, Arts and Literature 22416006 Kuwait Municipality 22449001 Public Authority for Minor Affairs 22313000 Public Authority for Agriculture and Fishing 22252322 Kuwait Investment Authority 22485600 Public Authority for Applied Education and Training 1806611Public Authority for Civil Information 1889988 Public Authority for Youth and Sports 24996791 Public Authority for Industry 25302222 The Public Institution for Social Security 22994000-114 Public Authority for Housing Care 25301000 Saving and Credit Bank 1810000 Central Bank of Kuwait 1814444Zakat House 22240225 Civil Service Commission 22333333 Audit Bureau 24957000 Kuwait National Petroleum Company 23989900 Touristic Enterprises Company 1806806 Kuwait Public Transports Company 1880001 Palace of Justice 1881100 Central Tenders Committee 22910000 Kuwait Ports Authority 24812712

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Kuwait Institute for Scientific, Research 24836100 Kuwait Airways 1802050 Fatwa and Legislation Department 22448271 Kuwait University 24988888 Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences 22425898 Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1805580 Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development 24959000 Kuwait National Commission for E.S.C. 22416006 Public Authority for Environment 24839971/4Kuwait Society for the Advancement of Arab Children 24748250 Petrochemical Industries Co. 23211000 Kuwait Oil Tankers Co. 24625050 Kuwait Oil Co. 23989111 Other Important Telephones City Information 101 Internal Processes 112 Time Information 113 Climate 104 Kuna 120 Zain 107 Wataniya Telephone 121 Viva 102 Airport Information 1888180 Fire Department Center 22432111 Traffic Operations 24832188 Coasts Guard Operations 1880888 Hospitals and Specialised Health Centers Amiri Hospital 22450005 Al-Sabah Hospital 24815000 Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital 25312700 Al-Adan Hospital 23940600 Al-Farwaniya Hospital 24888000 Al-Jahra Hospital 24575300 Maternity Hospital 24843100 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital 24874350 Al-Razi Hospital 24846000 Ibn-Sina Hospital 24840300 Al-Babtain Center for Singes 24810722 Hussain Makki Juma Center 24849100 Abdulazeez Al-Rashed Center for Sensitivity 24849252 Psychological Medicine 24843900 Infectious Diseases Hospital 24870133 Chest Diseases Hospital 24849400 Al-Hadi Hospital 1828282 New Dar Al-Shifa Hospital 1802555 Al-Salam International Hospital 1830003 New Mowasat Hospital 25726666 Al-Rashed Hospital 25624000 London Clinic Hospital 1883883 Royal Hayat Hospital 25360000 Al-Seef Hospital 1881122

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Emergency ( Electricity ) Emergency of Electricity and Water 152 Automobiles Clubs Gulf Automobiles and Association 22424745

Kuwait International Automobiles Club ( KT ) 24827521/4/6 Governorates Capital Governorate 22421514

Hawalli Governorate 22628000

Al-Ahmadi Governorate 23989222

Al-Jahra Governorate 24577188

Al-Farwaniya Governorate 24806666

Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate 25443556/7

Embassies U.A.E. 22521427

the Kingdom of Bahrain 25318530/2/3

Saudi Arabia 22541025

Oman 22561956/7

Qatar 22513606

Republic of Syria 25396559

Republic of Lebanon 22562103

Arab Republic of Egypt 22519955/6

Republic of France 22582020

People’s Republic of China 25333340

United Kingdom 22594320

U.S.A. 22591001

Japan 25309400

Banks National Bank of Kuwait 1801801

The Gulf Bank 1805805

Kuwait Finance House 1803333

Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait 1899899

Commercial Bank of Kuwait 1888225

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait 22233600

Bank Alahli United 1802000

Burgan Bank 1804080

Boubyan Bank 1820082

Kuwait International Bank 1888999

Insurance Companies Al-Ahleia Insurance Company 22240033

Gulf Insurance Company 1802080

Kuwait Insurance Company 22420135

Warba Insurance Company 1808181

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Airlines Companies Kuwait Airways Corporation ( Head Office ) 22412000 Kuwait Airways Corporation ( Reservation ) 171 Al-Arabia Airlines 22449824 Al-Jazera Airways 24333304 Gulf Airlines 22243777 Emirates Airlines 22921555 Middle East Airlines ( M.E.A. ) 22423070 Saudi Arabian Airways 22426310 Qatar Airways 22901777 Syrian Arab Airways 22423117/8 Pakistan International Airways 22453980 Indian Airlines 22456700 British Airways 22416846 France Airlines 22438106 German Airlines ( Lufthansa ) 22422493 Hotels and Resorts Kuwait Sheraton 1835555 Marriott 22455550 Le Royal Tower 1831831 Regency Palace 25766666 Radisson SAS 25756000 Safier International 22530000 Al-Raya 22997000 Marina 22244970 Al-Mansher Rotana 23931000 Holiday Inn ( Dasman ) 1841000 Holiday Inn ( Al-Salmiya ) 25759805 Ramada Kuwait 1821111 Crown Plaza 24742000 Kuwait Continental 22527300 The International Hotel 25725310 The Second House 22532100 Hala Motel 22553209 Al-Bastaki International 22555081 Messila Beach 25650642 Palms Beach 25646266 Movenpick 22253100 Hilton Resort 22256222 NewspapersAl-Watan 24840451/2/3 Al-Qabas 24812822 Al-Anba’a 24830322 Al-Seyassah 24813566 Al-Rai 1880880 Al-Jareeda 1828111 Al-Nahar 1832020 Alam Al-yawm 24613333 Al-Dar 22272499 Al-Wasat 24645000

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Publications Issued by Central Statistical Bureau1. GENERAL STATISTICS :

- Annual Statistical Abstract.- Statistical Review.

2. POPULATION STATISTICS :

- General Population Census.

- Building and Dwelling Census.

- Establishment Census.

- Household Expenditure and Income Survey .

- Annual Bulletin for Vital Statistics - (Births and Deaths).

- Annual Bulletin for Vital Statistics (Marriage and Divorce).

- Government Employees.

- Main Features of Expatriate Labour Employment in the Private Sector.

- Main Features of National Employment in the Private Sector.

3. ECONOMIC STATISTICS :

- Revised Provisional Estimates - National Account (At Constant Prices ).- Revised Provisional Estimates - National Account (At Current Prices ).- Government Finance Statistics.- National Accounts Statistics.- National Accounts (Input / Output Tables).- Annual Survey of Establishments - Retail and Wholesale Trade. - Annual Survey of Establishments - Construction.- Annual Survey of Establishments – Industry.- Annual Survey of Establishments – Non Financial Services.- Annual Survey of Establishments – Financial Services.- Annual Survey of Establishments – Private non-profit. institutions serving household.- Consumer Price Index.- Price Index Numbers – Wholesale.- Quarterly Bulletin for Retail Prices.- Quarterly Bulletin for Wholesale Prices.

4. TRADE, TRANSPORT, SERVICES STATISTICS :

- Yearly Bulletin of Foreign Trade Statistics.

- Social Statistics.

- Annual Statistical Bulletin of Transport and Communication.

- Annual Agriculture Statistics.

- Fisheries Statistics.

- Statistics of the Environment

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COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:CENTRAL STATISTICAL BUREAU

PUBLICATIONS AND DISSEMINATION

Department Director

+965 22437058

Publication Section

+965 22437022

Distribution Section

+965 22427569

Fax

+965 22430470

P.O.Box : Safat 26188

Postal Code : 13123 Kuwait

Web

www.csb.gov.kw

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