Population growth in Kuwait
Kuwait: Population growth was 0.8993 in 2024. β Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.8993
Change on year
down 83.9%
World rank
33rd
of 74 countries
All-time high
19.05
in 1992
All-time low
-27.47
in 1990
Years of data
64
1961β2024
Population growth in Kuwait, 1961β2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population growth in Kuwait is 0.8993, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 83.9% on the previous year and down 79.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth in Kuwait peaked at 19.05 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -27.47, in 1990.
Kuwait ranks 33rd of 74 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.77 | 8.6 | 10.7 | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.42 | 6.02 | 7.66 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.43 | 3.8 | 5.55 | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.54 | -27.47 | 19.05 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.86 | 2.22 | 5.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.63 | 2.71 | 6.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.95 | -0.9511 | 5.59 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.9514 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7699 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,155 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.7698 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.56 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 488 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth in Kuwait?
- Population growth in Kuwait was 0.8993 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest population growth recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 19.05 in 1992.
- What is the lowest population growth recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.47 in 1990.
- How does Kuwait rank for population growth?
- Kuwait ranks 33rd out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population growth rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.6%. 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 growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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