Total population in Kuwait
Kuwait: Total population was 9,602 in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
9,602
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
16th
of 20 countries
All-time high
9,602
in 2100
All-time low
153.96
in 1950
Years of data
151
1950–2100
Total population in Kuwait, 1950–2100
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2100, total population in Kuwait stood at 9,602. That is the highest value across all 151 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Kuwait peaked at 9,602 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 153.96, in 1950.
Kuwait ranks 16th of 20 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 196.7 | 153.96 | 279.52 | 10 |
| 1960s | 510.18 | 311.06 | 749.45 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,092 | 809.11 | 1,424 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,859 | 1,505 | 2,217 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,695 | 1,351 | 1,900 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,285 | 1,955 | 2,795 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,735 | 2,943 | 4,442 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,892 | 4,361 | 5,276 | 10 |
| 2030s | 5,547 | 5,324 | 5,778 | 10 |
| 2040s | 6,073 | 5,831 | 6,314 | 10 |
| 2050s | 6,610 | 6,368 | 6,855 | 10 |
| 2060s | 7,172 | 6,911 | 7,440 | 10 |
| 2070s | 7,791 | 7,502 | 8,087 | 10 |
| 2080s | 8,467 | 8,155 | 8,785 | 10 |
| 2090s | 9,189 | 8,857 | 9,526 | 10 |
| 2100s | 9,602 | 9,602 | 9,602 | 1 |
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 total population in Kuwait?
- Total population in Kuwait was 9,602 in 2100, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 9,602 in 2100.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 153.96 in 1950.
- How does Kuwait rank for total population?
- Kuwait ranks 16th out of 20 countries with data for 2100.
- Is total population rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.4%. 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 Total population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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