Population by age group in Kuwait
Kuwait: Population by age group was 142,869 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
142,869
Change on year
up 13.3%
World rank
146th
of 236 countries
All-time high
175,817
in 2020
All-time low
4,432
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in Kuwait, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 142,869 for population by age group in 2023.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year and up 96.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in Kuwait peaked at 175,817 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4,432, in 1950.
Kuwait ranks 146th of 236 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 by age group in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 4,432 | — |
| 1951 | 4,574 | +3.2% |
| 1952 | 4,693 | +2.6% |
| 1953 | 4,790 | +2.1% |
| 1954 | 4,866 | +1.6% |
| 1955 | 5,068 | +4.2% |
| 1956 | 5,397 | +6.5% |
| 1957 | 5,670 | +5.1% |
| 1958 | 5,988 | +5.6% |
| 1959 | 6,455 | +7.8% |
| 1960 | 7,030 | +8.9% |
| 1961 | 7,726 | +9.9% |
| 1962 | 8,389 | +8.6% |
| 1963 | 8,953 | +6.7% |
| 1964 | 9,524 | +6.4% |
| 1965 | 10,098 | +6.0% |
| 1966 | 10,865 | +7.6% |
| 1967 | 11,845 | +9.0% |
| 1968 | 12,849 | +8.5% |
| 1969 | 13,821 | +7.6% |
| 1970 | 14,716 | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 15,463 | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 16,120 | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 16,817 | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 17,629 | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 18,618 | +5.6% |
| 1976 | 19,243 | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 19,430 | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 19,662 | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 19,972 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 20,407 | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 20,963 | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 21,607 | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 22,327 | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 23,319 | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 24,527 | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 26,496 | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 29,482 | +11.3% |
| 1988 | 32,909 | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 36,835 | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 30,462 | -17.3% |
| 1991 | 27,619 | -9.3% |
| 1992 | 35,453 | +28.4% |
| 1993 | 34,909 | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 28,017 | -19.7% |
| 1995 | 22,821 | -18.5% |
| 1996 | 22,591 | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 24,303 | +7.6% |
| 1998 | 26,189 | +7.8% |
| 1999 | 28,178 | +7.6% |
| 2000 | 30,165 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 32,036 | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 33,685 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 35,060 | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 36,159 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 37,742 | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 40,344 | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 43,434 | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 46,637 | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 49,885 | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 53,382 | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 58,433 | +9.5% |
| 2012 | 65,177 | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 72,663 | +11.5% |
| 2014 | 81,287 | +11.9% |
| 2015 | 92,363 | +13.6% |
| 2016 | 105,639 | +14.4% |
| 2017 | 121,190 | +14.7% |
| 2018 | 140,210 | +15.7% |
| 2019 | 160,076 | +14.2% |
| 2020 | 175,817 | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 149,278 | -15.1% |
| 2022 | 126,047 | -15.6% |
| 2023 | 142,869 | +13.3% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 142,869 is below the median for high income countries, which is 285,676, 50% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 142,869 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 937,639, 15% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5,193 | 4,432 | 6,455 | 10 |
| 1960s | 10,110 | 7,030 | 13,821 | 10 |
| 1970s | 17,767 | 14,716 | 19,972 | 10 |
| 1980s | 25,887 | 20,407 | 36,835 | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,054 | 22,591 | 35,453 | 10 |
| 2000s | 38,515 | 30,165 | 49,885 | 10 |
| 2010s | 95,042 | 53,382 | 160,076 | 10 |
| 2020s | 148,503 | 126,047 | 175,817 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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- 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)
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- 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 population by age group in Kuwait?
- Population by age group in Kuwait was 142,869 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 175,817 in 2020.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,432 in 1950.
- How does Kuwait rank for population by age group?
- Kuwait ranks 146th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.6%. 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 Population by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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