Population aged 65 years or older in Kuwait
Kuwait: Population aged 65 years or older was 156.27 thousands in 2025. β Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older in Kuwait, 1970β2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older in Kuwait is 156.27 thousands, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 81.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in Kuwait peaked at 182.06 thousands in 2021 and was at its lowest, 14.29 thousands, in 1970.
That places Kuwait 143rd out of 230 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.47 thousands | 14.29 thousands | 19.79 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 24.94 thousands | 20.14 thousands | 34.72 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.54 thousands | 21.78 thousands | 38.94 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 37.4 thousands | 29.18 thousands | 48.25 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 89.15 thousands | 51.54 thousands | 150.58 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 151.69 thousands | 116.5 thousands | 182.06 thousands | 6 |
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More population data for Kuwait
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.797 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 563,011 (2100)
- Population density 538.83 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.797 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.56 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 488 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 1.56 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 1.56 (2024)
- Natural population growth 0.8415 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 1.52 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older in Kuwait?
- Population aged 65 years or older in Kuwait was 156.27 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 182.06 thousands in 2021.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.29 thousands in 1970.
- How does Kuwait rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- Kuwait ranks 143rd out of 230 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.7%. 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 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release