Kuwait Statistics
Population
Total GDP
GDP Per capita
Human Development Index (HDI)
About Kuwait
Kuwait has enormous oil wealth providing generous welfare benefits to citizens. The country has constitutional monarchy with active parliamentary democracy in Gulf region. Kuwaiti culture emphasizes trade, pearl diving heritage, and Arab traditions.
The nation has desert climate with extremely hot summers and mild winters. Kuwait has strategic Persian Gulf location with excellent shipping access. The country recovered from Iraqi invasion with international support in 1991.
Kuwait City is modern capital with skyscrapers and traditional souks. Kuwait has excellent healthcare and education systems funded by oil revenues. The nation has diverse expatriate population serving economy.
Traditional Kuwaiti culture includes dhow sailing, folk music, and hospitality customs. The country has Arabic as official language with Gulf dialect. Kuwaiti cuisine features seafood, rice dishes, and Arabian spices.
The population is 4.3 million with significant expatriate majority and Kuwaiti minority. Kuwait offers oil prosperity, democratic governance, and Gulf culture in strategic maritime nation.
Geographic Distribution
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 9.602.014 | +0.8% | 538.9 |
| 2090 | 8.857.425 | +0.82% | 497.1 |
| 2080 | 8.154.798 | +0.84% | 457.7 |
| 2070 | 7.502.414 | +0.83% | 421.1 |
| 2060 | 6.910.769 | +0.82% | 387.9 |
| 2050 | 6.367.756 | +0.85% | 357.4 |
| 2040 | 5.831.211 | +0.92% | 327.3 |
| 2030 | 5.324.198 | +0.91% | 298.8 |
| 2025 NOW | 5.026.078 | +1.86% | 282.1 |
| 2020 | 4.400.144 | -0.95% | 246.9 |
| 2015 | 3.834.454 | +4.6% | 215.2 |
| 2010 | 2.943.372 | +5.29% | 165.2 |
| 2005 | 2.236.788 | +3.68% | 125.5 |
| 2000 | 1.954.709 | +2.88% | 109.7 |
| 1995 | 1.681.513 | +1.03% | 94.4 |
| 1990 | 1.684.819 | -24.02% | 94.6 |
| 1985 | 1.894.242 | +4.04% | 106.3 |
| 1980 | 1.504.782 | +5.71% | 84.5 |
| 1975 | 1.104.863 | +6.41% | 62 |
| 1970 | 809.114 | +7.96% | 45.4 |
| 1965 | 521.174 | +10.16% | 29.2 |
| 1960 | 311.060 | +11.28% | 17.5 |
| 1955 | 186.114 | +7.43% | 10.4 |
| 1950 | 153.958 | - | 8.6 |
