Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 3,391 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3,391 thousands
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
108th
of 233 countries
All-time high
3,391 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
283.13 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 25-64 years in Kuwait, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 3,391 thousands for population aged 25-64 years in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in Kuwait peaked at 3,391 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 283.13 thousands, in 1970.
Kuwait ranks 108th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 283.13 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 301.49 thousands | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 320.87 thousands | +6.4% |
| 1973 | 341.01 thousands | +6.3% |
| 1974 | 362.08 thousands | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 384.37 thousands | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 409.22 thousands | +6.5% |
| 1977 | 446.06 thousands | +9.0% |
| 1978 | 486.13 thousands | +9.0% |
| 1979 | 528.9 thousands | +8.8% |
| 1980 | 572.82 thousands | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 615.95 thousands | +7.5% |
| 1982 | 661.09 thousands | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 709.37 thousands | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 760.16 thousands | +7.2% |
| 1985 | 803.68 thousands | +5.7% |
| 1986 | 852.59 thousands | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 899.85 thousands | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 946.74 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1989 | 991.32 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 1,035 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 510.41 thousands | -50.7% |
| 1992 | 731.76 thousands | +43.4% |
| 1993 | 770.83 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 790.17 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 824.86 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 852.64 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 874.96 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 899.4 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 927.78 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 961.77 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 1,003 thousands | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 1,051 thousands | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 1,107 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 1,168 thousands | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 1,233 thousands | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 1,306 thousands | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 1,389 thousands | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 1,481 thousands | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 1,585 thousands | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 1,700 thousands | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 1,826 thousands | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 2,043 thousands | +11.9% |
| 2013 | 2,189 thousands | +7.1% |
| 2014 | 2,314 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 2,428 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 2,559 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 2,659 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 2,751 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 2,880 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 2,896 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 2,786 thousands | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 2,940 thousands | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 3,255 thousands | +10.7% |
| 2024 | 3,325 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2025 | 3,391 thousands | +2.0% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 3,391 thousands is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,666 thousands, 2.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 3,391 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6,485 thousands, 52% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -50.7% | 1,035 thousands | 510.41 thousands |
| 1992 | +43.4% | 510.41 thousands | 731.76 thousands |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 386.33 thousands | 283.13 thousands | 528.9 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 781.36 thousands | 572.82 thousands | 991.32 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 821.79 thousands | 510.41 thousands | 1,035 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,228 thousands | 961.77 thousands | 1,585 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,335 thousands | 1,700 thousands | 2,880 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,099 thousands | 2,786 thousands | 3,391 thousands | 6 |
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 population aged 25-64 years in Kuwait?
- Population aged 25-64 years in Kuwait was 3,391 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3,391 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 283.13 thousands in 1970.
- How does Kuwait rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- Kuwait ranks 108th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release