Population of cities towns and villages in Kuwait
Kuwait: Population of cities towns and villages was 168,504 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Population of cities towns and villages in Kuwait, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population of cities towns and villages in Kuwait is 168,504, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population of cities towns and villages in Kuwait peaked at 168,504 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 19,716, in 1950.
That places Kuwait 164th out of 236 countries with data for 2020, 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 of cities towns and villages in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 19,716 | — |
| 1955 | 21,872 | +10.9% |
| 1960 | 30,040 | +37.3% |
| 1965 | 41,037 | +36.6% |
| 1970 | 51,006 | +24.3% |
| 1975 | 54,267 | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 64,989 | +19.8% |
| 1985 | 86,272 | +32.7% |
| 1990 | 54,459 | -36.9% |
| 1995 | 84,533 | +55.2% |
| 2000 | 104,305 | +23.4% |
| 2005 | 103,899 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 123,237 | +18.6% |
| 2015 | 148,970 | +20.9% |
| 2020 | 168,504 | +13.1% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 168,504 is below the median for high income countries, which is 465,167, 36% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 168,504 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.73 million, 10% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 20,794 | 19,716 | 21,872 | 2 |
| 1960s | 35,539 | 30,040 | 41,037 | 2 |
| 1970s | 52,636 | 51,006 | 54,267 | 2 |
| 1980s | 75,631 | 64,989 | 86,272 | 2 |
| 1990s | 69,496 | 54,459 | 84,533 | 2 |
| 2000s | 104,102 | 103,899 | 104,305 | 2 |
| 2010s | 136,104 | 123,237 | 148,970 | 2 |
| 2020s | 168,504 | 168,504 | 168,504 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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- Population density 538.83 (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population of cities towns and villages in Kuwait?
- Population of cities towns and villages in Kuwait was 168,504 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population of cities towns and villages recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 168,504 in 2020.
- What is the lowest population of cities towns and villages recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,716 in 1950.
- How does Kuwait rank for population of cities towns and villages?
- Kuwait ranks 164th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is population of cities towns and villages rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.7%. 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 of cities towns and villages. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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