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Kuwait

06:10:44 PM · October 3, 2026
Asia/Kuwait · UTC+03:00
🌤️ 33.5°C · Mainly clear · 💧 68% · 💨 9.9 km/h
KW KWT Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Kuwait Country Statistics

Explore Kuwait population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Kuwait.

Kuwait Population

The population of Kuwait is 4,865,298 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is -0.65%.

Kuwait GDP

The total GDP of Kuwait is $157.21B in the latest available data.

Kuwait GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Kuwait is 2.73%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Kuwait GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Kuwait is $32,312 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Kuwait Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Kuwait.

  • Birth rate 10.02
  • Death rate 1.52
  • Life expectancy 84.6 years
  • Population growth -0.65%

Kuwait Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Kuwait.

  • Literacy rate 96.5%
  • Internet users 100.0%

Kuwait Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Kuwait.

  • Inflation 2.36%
  • Unemployment 2.2%

Kuwait Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Kuwait.

  • Renewable energy 0.1%
  • Energy consumption 8,952.27
  • CO₂ emissions 23.6727
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Kuwait.

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Population
4,865,298
reference year 2025
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GDP
$157.21B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$32,312
per person
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GDP Growth
2.73%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
84.6
years
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Internet Users
100.0%
of population
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Literacy Rate
96.5%
literacy
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Inflation
2.36%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 10.02
Death Rate 1.52
Population Growth -0.65%
Poverty Rate —
Unemployment 2.2%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level High income
Agricultural Land 8.4%
Renewable Energy 0.1%
Energy Consumption 8,952.27
CO₂ Emissions 23.6727
EDUCATION DATA

Kuwait Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Kuwait.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 51.9% (2021)
Education Expenditure 6.4% (2024)
TOURISM DATA

Kuwait Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Kuwait.

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International Tourist Arrivals 122.5K 2023
Data Year 2023
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Kuwait Banking Information

Central banking information for Kuwait.

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Central Bank Central Bank of Kuwait
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Kuwait
ISO Code KW
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Kuwait Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Kuwait.

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ACTIVE 1990

Government of Iraq vs Government of Kuwait

Location Iraq, Kuwait
Territory Kuwait
Intensity Level 2
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Kuwait from 2000 onward.

Population 4,865,298 people · 2025
GDP Growth 2.73 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 32,312 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 2.36 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 4.96 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 10.02 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 23.673 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 4,865,298 2.73 32,312 2.36 — — —
2024 4,897,263 -1.47 32,856 2.90 — 10.02 23.673
2023 4,853,420 -1.64 34,092 3.64 4.96 10.30 22.697
2022 4,589,643 6.76 39,982 3.98 4.20 10.85 22.359
2021 4,360,865 1.67 34,019 3.42 5.37 12.23 22.908
2020 4,400,267 -4.82 25,236 2.10 6.11 11.69 21.123
2019 4,442,316 2.26 31,708 1.09 5.18 12.06 21.797
2018 4,323,515 2.74 32,068 0.54 5.17 12.83 22.916
2017 4,154,812 -4.71 29,048 2.17 4.65 14.26 23.458
2016 4,004,096 2.93 27,324 3.20 4.73 14.66 24.575
2015 3,834,574 0.59 29,882 3.27 4.21 15.39 24.928
2014 3,665,876 0.50 44,369 2.91 2.92 16.71 25.187
2013 3,507,844 1.15 49,651 2.68 2.49 16.82 26.761
2012 3,337,109 6.63 52,155 3.26 2.33 17.75 27.558
2011 3,132,814 9.63 49,170 4.84 2.33 18.06 29.327
2010 2,943,372 -2.37 39,212 4.50 2.68 18.88 29.497
2009 2,795,484 -7.08 37,907 4.61 2.71 19.48 30.521
2008 2,651,421 2.48 55,585 10.58 1.92 19.96 31.535
2007 2,507,887 5.99 45,709 5.48 1.93 20.62 31.191
2006 2,364,733 7.51 42,947 3.06 1.82 21.50 33.802
2005 2,236,788 10.61 36,123 4.14 2.01 22.32 34.529
2004 2,157,320 10.24 27,552 1.25 2.36 22.64 31.976
2003 2,109,881 17.33 22,691 0.96 2.76 22.40 30.769
2002 2,059,974 3.01 18,513 0.89 3.12 22.25 29.895
2001 2,008,121 0.21 17,374 1.30 3.19 22.27 29.318
2000 1,954,709 4.69 19,296 1.81 2.20 22.39 28.660
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Kuwait

Capital Kuwait City
Region Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Subregion —
ISO Code KWT
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