International migrants, by country of destination in Kuwait
Kuwait: International migrants, by country of destination was 3.32 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
3.32 million
World rank
20th
of 231 countries
All-time high
3.32 million
in 2024
All-time low
935,152
in 1995
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Kuwait, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Kuwait is 3.32 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Kuwait peaked at 3.32 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 935,152, in 1995.
Kuwait ranks 20th of 231 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.06 million | — |
| 1995 | 935,152 | -11.5% |
| 2000 | 1.12 million | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 1.35 million | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 1.87 million | +38.2% |
| 2015 | 2.61 million | +39.5% |
| 2020 | 3.03 million | +16.1% |
| 2024 | 3.32 million | +9.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 995,646 | 935,152 | 1.06 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.24 million | 1.12 million | 1.35 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.24 million | 1.87 million | 2.61 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.18 million | 3.03 million | 3.32 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More population data for Kuwait
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.801 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2043)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.801 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0278 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,155 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7699 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.9514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.797 (2100)
- Population density 538.83 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 563,011 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Kuwait?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Kuwait was 3.32 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3.32 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 935,152 in 1995.
- How does Kuwait rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Kuwait ranks 20th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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