Hong Kong vs Kuwait: Migrant populations
Hong Kong
3.06 million
in 2024
Kuwait
3.32 million
in 2024
Hong Kong rank
23rd
Kuwait rank
20th
Migrant populations over time
- Hong Kong
- Kuwait
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 3.32 million against 3.06 million in Hong Kong, a difference of 259,870.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.1 times Hong Kong's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Hong Kong ahead.
Hong Kong ranks 23rd and Kuwait ranks 20th of 228 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hong Kong averaged higher in 3 and Kuwait in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.33 million | 995,646 | 1.34 million | Hong Kong |
| 2000s | 2.70 million | 1.24 million | 1.46 million | Hong Kong |
| 2010s | 2.81 million | 2.24 million | 569,225 | Hong Kong |
| 2020s | 3.01 million | 3.18 million | 164,055 | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, Hong Kong or Kuwait?
- Kuwait, at 3.32 million against 3.06 million in Hong Kong as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between Hong Kong and Kuwait?
- 259,870, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Kuwait?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong and Kuwait rank globally for migrant populations?
- Hong Kong ranks 23rd and Kuwait ranks 20th of 228 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Migrant populations. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.