The total population of Kuwait was estimated at 5.01 million people in 2024. Between 1993 and 2024, the total population rose by 3.5 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by 630,000 people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Population, total in Kuwait was reported at 4973861 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Kuwait - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

In 2020, the total population of Kuwait including citizens and non-citizens in the age group of 40-44 year olds was around *** thousand. The number of non-Kuwaiti citizens living in Kuwait has been increasing over the years.

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In 2023, the annual population growth in Kuwait stood at 5.59 percent. Between 1961 and 2023, the figure dropped by 5.04 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Kuwait Population: End of Year Estimates data was reported at 4,082,704.000 Person in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,925,487.000 Person for 2015. Kuwait Population: End of Year Estimates data is updated yearly, averaging 3,588,092.000 Person from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2016, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,082,704.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 2,777,861.000 Person in 2008. Kuwait Population: End of Year Estimates data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.G001: Population.

Historical dataset showing total population for Kuwait by year from 1950 to 2025.

Population, male (% of total population) in Kuwait was reported at 61.11 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Kuwait - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

This statistic shows the age structure in Kuwait from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 18.6 percent of Kuwait's total population were aged 0 to 14 years.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Kuwait was reported at 67.42 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Kuwait - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

According to estimates, the number of female citizens of Kuwait in 2020 was about *** thousand, an increase from *** thousand women the previous year. In comparison, the number of male citizens in 2020 was about *** thousand.

Kuwait: Population size, in millions: The latest value from 2024 is 4.97 million, an increase from 4.85 million in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 41.28 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Kuwait from 1960 to 2024 is 2.07 million. The minimum value, 0.31 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 4.97 million was recorded in 2024.

Population: Kuwaiti: Male data was reported at 678,138.000 Person in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 662,907.000 Person for 2017. Population: Kuwaiti: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 532,523.500 Person from Jun 1999 (Median) to 2018, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 678,138.000 Person in 2018 and a record low of 394,499.000 Person in 1999. Population: Kuwaiti: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Public Authority For Civil Information. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.G002: Population: by Age.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Kuwait (SPPOP65UPTOZSKWT) from 1960 to 2024 about Kuwait, 65-years +, and population.

Historical dataset showing Kuwait population density by year from 1961 to 2022.

According to estimates, the population of non-Kuwaiti citizens living in Kuwait in 2017 was about *** million males and about *********** females. There was an increase in the number of non-Kuwaiti citizens living in Kuwait of both genders over the years.

Population, female (% of total population) in Kuwait was reported at 38.89 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Kuwait - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Population: Kuwaiti: Female data was reported at 689,048.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 673,418.000 Person for 2016. Population: Kuwaiti: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 546,956.000 Person from Jun 1999 (Median) to 2017, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 689,048.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 403,657.000 Person in 1999. Population: Kuwaiti: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Public Authority For Civil Information. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.G002: Population: by Age.

Population: Non Kuwaiti: Up to 4 Years data was reported at 149,173.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 154,764.000 Person for 2016. Population: Non Kuwaiti: Up to 4 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 87,848.500 Person from Jun 1999 (Median) to 2017, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 158,767.000 Person in 2014 and a record low of 72,823.000 Person in 2003. Population: Non Kuwaiti: Up to 4 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Public Authority For Civil Information. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.G002: Population: by Age.

The total population in Kuwait was estimated at 4.9 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Kuwait Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.