Population annual growth rate in Kuwait

Kuwait: Population annual growth rate was 0.797 in 2100. β—† Volatile

Latest (2100)
0.797
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
3rd
of 20 countries
All-time high
36.09
in 1991
All-time low
-71.06
in 1990
Years of data
151
1950–2100

Population annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1950–2100

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population annual growth rate in Kuwait is 0.797, measured in 2100.

That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 36.09 in 1991 and was at its lowest, -71.06, in 1990.

Kuwait ranks 3rd of 20 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 6.63 2.85 11.36 10
1960s 9.74 8.27 10.7 10
1970s 6.3 5.83 7.1 10
1980s 4.33 3.79 5.29 10
1990s -1.59 -71.06 36.09 10
2000s 3.97 2.13 6.05 10
2010s 4.43 1 7.26 10
2020s 1.72 -2.92 8.89 10
2030s 0.9081 0.883 0.92 10
2040s 0.8838 0.847 0.914 10
2050s 0.8196 0.811 0.84 10
2060s 0.8207 0.813 0.829 10
2070s 0.8336 0.829 0.835 10
2080s 0.8272 0.822 0.833 10
2090s 0.8083 0.798 0.818 10
2100s 0.797 0.797 0.797 1

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 1 Qatar 0.999 compare
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates 0.911 compare
  3. 4 Oman 0.661 compare
  4. 5 Bahrain 0.639 compare
  5. 6 Saudi Arabia 0.629 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More population data for Kuwait

All data for Kuwait β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is population annual growth rate in Kuwait?
Population annual growth rate in Kuwait was 0.797 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest population annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 36.09 in 1991.
What is the lowest population annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was -71.06 in 1990.
How does Kuwait rank for population annual growth rate?
Kuwait ranks 3rd out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
Is population annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Population annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population annual growth rate
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 3,473 data points, 1950–2100
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