Kuwait vs Oman: Population aged 65 years or older
Kuwait
156.27 thousands
in 2025
Oman
142.72 thousands
in 2025
Kuwait rank
143rd
Oman rank
145th
Population aged 65 years or older over time
- Kuwait
- Oman
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 156.27 thousands against 142.72 thousands in Oman, a difference of 13.55 thousands.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.1 times Oman's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Oman ahead.
Kuwait ranks 143rd and Oman ranks 145th of 230 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Kuwait averaged higher in 1 and Oman in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kuwait | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.47 thousands | 24.34 thousands | 6.87 thousands | Oman |
| 1980s | 24.94 thousands | 34.3 thousands | 9.35 thousands | Oman |
| 1990s | 28.54 thousands | 49.78 thousands | 21.24 thousands | Oman |
| 2000s | 37.4 thousands | 62.27 thousands | 24.88 thousands | Oman |
| 2010s | 89.15 thousands | 99.95 thousands | 10.8 thousands | Oman |
| 2020s | 154.91 thousands | 126.89 thousands | 28.03 thousands | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 65 years or older, Kuwait or Oman?
- Kuwait, at 156.27 thousands against 142.72 thousands in Oman as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 65 years or older between Kuwait and Oman?
- 13.55 thousands, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kuwait and Oman?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Kuwait and Oman rank globally for population aged 65 years or older?
- Kuwait ranks 143rd and Oman ranks 145th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release