Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Kuwait
Kuwait: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 2.06 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Kuwait stood at 2.06 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 9.0% on the previous year and down 52.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 43.46 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -50.87 % change on previous year, in 1991.
Kuwait ranks 50th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7.36 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1973 | 6.28 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1974 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 6.24 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 6.56 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1977 | 6.8 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1978 | 6.66 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1979 | 6.43 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 6 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1982 | 5.03 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1983 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 3.9 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 1986 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1987 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1988 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1991 | -50.87 % change on previous year | -1416.9% |
| 1992 | 43.46 % change on previous year | -185.4% |
| 1993 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 1994 | -0.6117 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 1995 | -0.3191 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 1996 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -847.3% |
| 1997 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +42.6% |
| 1998 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2006 | 5.18 % change on previous year | +139.9% |
| 2007 | 6.24 % change on previous year | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 5.57 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 5.28 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 7.53 % change on previous year | +42.7% |
| 2013 | 5.57 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 2014 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -16.0% |
| 2015 | 4.34 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2016 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 2017 | 4 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2018 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 2019 | 4.57 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 2020 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 2021 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -386.4% |
| 2022 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -139.8% |
| 2023 | 9.3 % change on previous year | +710.9% |
| 2024 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2025 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.56 % change on previous year | 6.18 % change on previous year | 7.36 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.64 % change on previous year | 3.89 % change on previous year | 6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.3 % change on previous year | -50.87 % change on previous year | 43.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.83 % change on previous year | 2.16 % change on previous year | 6.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.97 % change on previous year | 3.53 % change on previous year | 7.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.09 % change on previous year | -2.88 % change on previous year | 9.3 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 47 Nigeria 2.09 % change on previous year compare
- 48 South Sudan 2.09 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Sierra Leone 2.08 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Uzbekistan 2.05 % change on previous year compare
- 52 Sao Tome and Principe 2.02 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Kenya 1.96 % change on previous year 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)
- Population growth rate 0.797 (2100)
- Population density 538.83 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 563,011 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Kuwait?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Kuwait was 2.06 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 43.46 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -50.87 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Kuwait rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Kuwait ranks 50th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.