The real estate market in Kuwait recorded notable growth during February 2026, with both the number and value of transactions increasing compared to the same period in 2025.
According to a report by the Ministry of Justice, the total number of transactions reached 577 deals worth $2 billion, compared to 479 deals valued at $1.18 billion in 2025. This represents an increase of 20.4% in the number of transactions and 69.6% in total value.
The residential sector led the growth, accounting for 61.8% of total transactions with 357 deals worth $550 million, marking a 6.9% increase in the number of deals and a 22.6% rise in value. The investment sector also saw improvement, recording 158 deals worth $534.33 million, reflecting a 27.4% increase in the number of transactions and a 12.8% rise in value.
In the commercial sector, 32 deals were recorded with a total value of $598.17 million, compared to 9 deals in the previous year, representing a significant increase of 255% in the number of transactions and 224% in value.
On the other hand, the crafts sector declined by 77.7%, recording only two deals worth $5.3 million, while the shops sector dropped to a single transaction valued at $4.87 million.
Meanwhile, the nurseries sector recorded new activity with 21 deals worth $257.8 million, and the warehouses sector achieved 6 deals valued at $51.54 million, after witnessing no activity during the same period of the previous year.
