Migrant populations in Kuwait
Kuwait: Migrant populations was 3.32 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
3.32 million
World rank
20th
of 228 countries
All-time high
3.32 million
in 2024
All-time low
935,152
in 1995
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Kuwait, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Kuwait stood at 3.32 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Kuwait peaked at 3.32 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 935,152, in 1995.
That places Kuwait 20th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Migrant populations 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% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 3.32 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 9.9× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 3.32 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 3.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
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 migrant populations in Kuwait?
- Migrant populations in Kuwait was 3.32 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3.32 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 935,152 in 1995.
- How does Kuwait rank for migrant populations?
- Kuwait ranks 20th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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