FX.co ★ Kuwait Bank Lending Growth Eases to 5.30% in July on Annual Basis

Kuwait’s bank lending growth moderated in July 2026, with the year-over-year indicator easing to 5.30%, down from 5.49% in June 2026. The latest data, updated on 26 August 2026, show a slight deceleration in credit expansion compared with the previous month.

On a year-over-year comparison basis, July’s figure reflects how lending grew versus the same month a year earlier, while June’s reading captured growth against June of the prior year. The marginal slowdown suggests that while credit activity in Kuwait’s banking sector remains solid, momentum is cooling slightly as the summer progresses.