Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 156.27 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
156.27 thousands
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
144th
of 233 countries
All-time high
182.06 thousands
in 2021
All-time low
14.29 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in Kuwait, 1970–2025
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 144th out of 233 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.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 14.29 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 15.13 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1972 | 15.78 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 16.45 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1974 | 17.17 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 18.07 thousands | +5.2% |
| 1976 | 19.15 thousands | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 19.32 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 19.53 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 19.79 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 20.14 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 20.66 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 21.26 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 21.94 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 22.7 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 23.92 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 25.12 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 27.86 thousands | +10.9% |
| 1988 | 31.09 thousands | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 34.72 thousands | +11.7% |
| 1990 | 38.94 thousands | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 21.97 thousands | -43.6% |
| 1992 | 33.25 thousands | +51.3% |
| 1993 | 37.64 thousands | +13.2% |
| 1994 | 32.16 thousands | -14.6% |
| 1995 | 23.86 thousands | -25.8% |
| 1996 | 21.78 thousands | -8.7% |
| 1997 | 23.4 thousands | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 25.2 thousands | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 27.16 thousands | +7.8% |
| 2000 | 29.18 thousands | +7.4% |
| 2001 | 31.14 thousands | +6.7% |
| 2002 | 32.92 thousands | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 34.44 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 35.67 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 36.64 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 38.84 thousands | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 41.84 thousands | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 45.02 thousands | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 48.25 thousands | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 51.54 thousands | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 55.27 thousands | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 61.65 thousands | +11.6% |
| 2013 | 68.74 thousands | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 76.6 thousands | +11.4% |
| 2015 | 85.99 thousands | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 98.75 thousands | +14.8% |
| 2017 | 112.54 thousands | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 129.86 thousands | +15.4% |
| 2019 | 150.58 thousands | +16.0% |
| 2020 | 169.58 thousands | +12.6% |
| 2021 | 182.06 thousands | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 116.5 thousands | -36.0% |
| 2023 | 135.61 thousands | +16.4% |
| 2024 | 150.15 thousands | +10.7% |
| 2025 | 156.27 thousands | +4.1% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 156.27 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 291.46 thousands, 54% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 156.27 thousands is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,028 thousands, 15% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Population aged 65 years or older (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 | -43.6% | 38.94 thousands | 21.97 thousands |
| 1992 | +51.3% | 21.97 thousands | 33.25 thousands |
| 2022 | -36.0% | 182.06 thousands | 116.5 thousands |
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 |
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 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 144th out of 233 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