Population by income level in Kuwait
Kuwait: Population by income level was 4.87 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.87 million
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
127th
of 215 countries
All-time high
4.90 million
in 2024
All-time low
311,060
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population by income level in Kuwait, 1960–2025
Source: United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, population by income level in Kuwait stood at 4.87 million.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by income level in Kuwait peaked at 4.90 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 311,060, in 1960.
That places Kuwait 127th out of 215 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 by income level in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 311,060 | — |
| 1961 | 345,945 | +11.2% |
| 1962 | 384,995 | +11.3% |
| 1963 | 427,694 | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 473,115 | +10.6% |
| 1965 | 521,174 | +10.2% |
| 1966 | 572,590 | +9.9% |
| 1967 | 628,089 | +9.7% |
| 1968 | 687,716 | +9.5% |
| 1969 | 749,452 | +9.0% |
| 1970 | 809,114 | +8.0% |
| 1971 | 865,076 | +6.9% |
| 1972 | 920,352 | +6.4% |
| 1973 | 977,654 | +6.2% |
| 1974 | 1.04 million | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 1.10 million | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 1.18 million | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 1.26 million | +6.7% |
| 1978 | 1.34 million | +6.5% |
| 1979 | 1.42 million | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 1.50 million | +5.7% |
| 1981 | 1.58 million | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 1.66 million | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 1.74 million | +4.9% |
| 1984 | 1.82 million | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 1.89 million | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 1.97 million | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 2.05 million | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 2.13 million | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 2.22 million | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 1.68 million | -24.0% |
| 1991 | 1.35 million | -19.8% |
| 1992 | 1.63 million | +21.0% |
| 1993 | 1.67 million | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 1.66 million | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 1.68 million | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 1.73 million | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 1.79 million | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 1.84 million | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 1.90 million | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 1.95 million | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 2.01 million | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 2.06 million | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 2.11 million | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 2.16 million | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 2.24 million | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 2.36 million | +5.7% |
| 2007 | 2.51 million | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 2.65 million | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 2.80 million | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 2.94 million | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 3.13 million | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 3.34 million | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 3.51 million | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 3.67 million | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 3.83 million | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 4.00 million | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 4.15 million | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 4.32 million | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 4.44 million | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 4.40 million | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 4.36 million | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 4.59 million | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 4.85 million | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 4.90 million | +0.9% |
| 2025 | 4.87 million | -0.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 4.87 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.97 million, 1.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 4.87 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11.52 million, 42% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 510,183 | 311,060 | 749,452 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.09 million | 809,114 | 1.42 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.86 million | 1.50 million | 2.22 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.70 million | 1.35 million | 1.90 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.28 million | 1.95 million | 2.80 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.73 million | 2.94 million | 4.44 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.66 million | 4.36 million | 4.90 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 124 New Zealand 5.32 million compare
- 125 Mauritania 5.32 million compare
- 126 Costa Rica 5.15 million compare
- 128 Panama 4.57 million compare
- 129 Georgia 3.94 million compare
- 130 Croatia 3.88 million compare
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 by income level in Kuwait?
- Population by income level in Kuwait was 4.87 million in 2025, according to United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by income level recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 4.90 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest population by income level recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 311,060 in 1960.
- How does Kuwait rank for population by income level?
- Kuwait ranks 127th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population by income level rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices, and Eurostat, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population by income level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population, differentiated by World Bank income level.