Net migration metrics in Kuwait
Kuwait: Net migration metrics was 50,008 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
50,008
Change on year
down 86.4%
World rank
27th
of 236 countries
All-time high
460,628
in 1991
All-time low
-1.20 million
in 1990
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Kuwait, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 50,008 for net migration metrics in 2023.
The figure is down 86.4% on the previous year and down 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Kuwait peaked at 460,628 in 1991 and was at its lowest, -1.20 million, in 1990.
That places Kuwait 27th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 14,997 | — |
| 1956 | 14,997 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 10,000 | -33.3% |
| 1958 | 19,577 | +95.8% |
| 1959 | 20,358 | +4.0% |
| 1960 | 21,769 | +6.9% |
| 1961 | 24,618 | +13.1% |
| 1962 | 27,417 | +11.4% |
| 1963 | 28,889 | +5.4% |
| 1964 | 29,537 | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 30,580 | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 32,383 | +5.9% |
| 1967 | 34,177 | +5.5% |
| 1968 | 35,399 | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 33,143 | -6.4% |
| 1970 | 26,614 | -19.7% |
| 1971 | 22,182 | -16.7% |
| 1972 | 21,984 | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 22,830 | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 25,398 | +11.2% |
| 1975 | 30,909 | +21.7% |
| 1976 | 36,050 | +16.6% |
| 1977 | 38,225 | +6.0% |
| 1978 | 39,159 | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 37,383 | -4.5% |
| 1980 | 32,483 | -13.1% |
| 1981 | 29,600 | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 30,437 | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 31,758 | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 17,020 | -46.4% |
| 1985 | 25,777 | +51.5% |
| 1986 | 27,187 | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 31,243 | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 31,455 | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 34,643 | +10.1% |
| 1990 | -1.20 million | -3552.5% |
| 1991 | 460,628 | -138.5% |
| 1992 | 52,620 | -88.6% |
| 1993 | -43,501 | -182.7% |
| 1994 | -41,862 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 438 | -101.0% |
| 1996 | 17,914 | +3990.0% |
| 1997 | 17,457 | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 16,878 | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 15,912 | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 14,296 | -10.2% |
| 2001 | 12,055 | -15.7% |
| 2002 | 9,335 | -22.6% |
| 2003 | 5,895 | -36.9% |
| 2004 | 1,713 | -70.9% |
| 2005 | 67,638 | +3848.5% |
| 2006 | 97,087 | +43.5% |
| 2007 | 96,765 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 96,268 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 95,483 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 101,566 | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 176,732 | +74.0% |
| 2012 | 127,777 | -27.7% |
| 2013 | 107,821 | -15.6% |
| 2014 | 100,891 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 129,695 | +28.5% |
| 2016 | 105,818 | -18.4% |
| 2017 | 92,717 | -12.4% |
| 2018 | 145,973 | +57.4% |
| 2019 | 181 | -99.9% |
| 2020 | -168,379 | -93127.1% |
| 2021 | 19,678 | -111.7% |
| 2022 | 368,560 | +1773.0% |
| 2023 | 50,008 | -86.4% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 50,008 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 9.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 50,008 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 500, 100.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -93127.1% | 181 | -168,379 |
| 1996 | +3990.0% | 438 | 17,914 |
| 2005 | +3848.5% | 1,713 | 67,638 |
| 1990 | -3552.5% | 34,643 | -1.20 million |
| 2022 | +1773.0% | 19,678 | 368,560 |
| 1993 | -182.7% | 52,620 | -43,501 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7,993 | 0 | 20,358 | 10 |
| 1960s | 29,791 | 21,769 | 35,399 | 10 |
| 1970s | 30,073 | 21,984 | 39,159 | 10 |
| 1980s | 29,160 | 17,020 | 34,643 | 10 |
| 1990s | -69,957 | -1.20 million | 460,628 | 10 |
| 2000s | 49,654 | 1,713 | 97,087 | 10 |
| 2010s | 108,917 | 181 | 176,732 | 10 |
| 2020s | 67,467 | -168,379 | 368,560 | 4 |
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 net migration metrics in Kuwait?
- Net migration metrics in Kuwait was 50,008 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 460,628 in 1991.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.20 million in 1990.
- How does Kuwait rank for net migration metrics?
- Kuwait ranks 27th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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