Total number of international immigrants in Kuwait
Kuwait: Total number of international immigrants was 3.32 million immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Kuwait, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 3.32 million immigrants for total number of international immigrants 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, total number of international immigrants in Kuwait peaked at 3.32 million immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 935,152 immigrants, in 1995.
That places Kuwait 20th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Total number of international immigrants in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.06 million immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 935,152 immigrants | -11.5% |
| 2000 | 1.12 million immigrants | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 1.35 million immigrants | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 1.87 million immigrants | +38.2% |
| 2015 | 2.61 million immigrants | +39.5% |
| 2020 | 3.03 million immigrants | +16.1% |
| 2024 | 3.32 million immigrants | +9.6% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 3.32 million immigrants is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150 immigrants, 9.9× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 3.32 million immigrants is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751 immigrants, 3.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 995,646 immigrants | 935,152 immigrants | 1.06 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.24 million immigrants | 1.12 million immigrants | 1.35 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.24 million immigrants | 1.87 million immigrants | 2.61 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.18 million immigrants | 3.03 million immigrants | 3.32 million immigrants | 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)
- World population growth 0.8% (2100)
- Population density 538.83 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 563,011 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Kuwait?
- Total number of international immigrants in Kuwait was 3.32 million immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3.32 million immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 935,152 immigrants in 1995.
- How does Kuwait rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Kuwait ranks 20th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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