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.

According to estimates, the number of Kuwaiti citizens was about **** million in 2020, compared to the number of non-Kuwaiti citizens which was about *** million. The number of non-Kuwaiti citizens living in Kuwait has been increasing over the years.

Non-Kuwaiti citizens demographics

Kuwait is a wealthy nation with high standards of living and access to medical care. This has led to a high life expectancy. The majority of its population were non-Kuwaiti citizens who were originally from non-Arab Asian countries. The number of male foreigners living in Kuwait was larger than the number of female foreigners living there.

Kuwaiti government views towards foreigners

The government of Kuwait hardly grants citizenship to foreigners. They have indicated plans aimed at reducing the number of expatriates as they considered the high levels of foreigners problematic. Kuwait shares borders with Saudi Arabia and Iraq, which raised the issue of the Bidoon population trying to claim Kuwaiti citizenship. The Bidoon are a group of stateless people who were believed to have migrated from other neighboring Arab countries and were considered to be residing in Kuwait illegally.

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.

Actual value and historical data chart for Kuwait Population Total

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.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Kuwait (POPTOTKWA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Kuwait and population.

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.

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.

Monthly and long-term Kuwait Population data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Kuwait (SPPOPGROWKWT) from 1961 to 2024 about Kuwait, population, and rate.

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.

Complete population data for Kuwait showing how many people live in Kuwait from 1960 to 2024

According to estimates, the female population of Kuwait in 2020 was approximately *** million, including nationals and foreigners. In comparison, the male population was about *** million.

Kuwait KW: Population: Growth data was reported at 2.050 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.924 % for 2016. Kuwait KW: Population: Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 5.742 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 54 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.596 % in 1963 and a record low of -3.093 % in 1991. Kuwait KW: Population: Growth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Kuwait – Table KW.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Population: Non Kuwaiti: Others data was reported at 4,755.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,992.000 Person for 2016. Population: Non Kuwaiti: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 4,829.500 Person from Jun 1999 (Median) to 2017, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,822.000 Person in 2006 and a record low of 1,769.000 Person in 2000. Population: Non Kuwaiti: Others 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.G003: Population: by Region.

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.

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

Historical dataset showing Kuwait population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

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.

Population: Kuwaiti: Up to 4 Years data was reported at 164,560.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 164,853.000 Person for 2016. Population: Kuwaiti: Up to 4 Years data is updated yearly, averaging 142,670.500 Person from Jun 1999 (Median) to 2017, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 165,394.000 Person in 2014 and a record low of 128,513.000 Person in 1999. Population: 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.