Ireland vs Kuwait: Total population in thousands
Ireland
5,308
in 2025
Kuwait
5,026
in 2025
Ireland rank
49th
Kuwait rank
50th
Total population in thousands over time
- Ireland
- Kuwait
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 5,308 against 5,026 in Kuwait, a difference of 282.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Kuwait's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 49th and Kuwait ranks 50th of 75 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,149 | 2,285 | 1,864 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 4,709 | 3,735 | 974.86 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 5,147 | 4,692 | 455.16 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total population in thousands, Ireland or Kuwait?
- Ireland, at 5,308 against 5,026 in Kuwait as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total population in thousands between Ireland and Kuwait?
- 282, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Kuwait?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and Kuwait rank globally for total population in thousands?
- Ireland ranks 49th and Kuwait ranks 50th of 75 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.