Total population in Kuwait
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Kuwait was 5,026,078 people, up from 4,934,508 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Kuwait with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Kuwait
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 026 078 |
| 2024 | 4 934 508 |
| 2023 | 4 838 782 |
| 2022 | 4 589 510 |
| 2021 | 4 360 742 |
| 2020 | 4 400 144 |
| 2019 | 4 442 194 |
| 2018 | 4 323 388 |
| 2017 | 4 154 684 |
| 2016 | 4 003 971 |
| 2015 | 3 834 454 |
| 2014 | 3 665 766 |
| 2013 | 3 507 746 |
| 2012 | 3 337 025 |
| 2011 | 3 132 814 |
| 2010 | 2 943 372 |
| 2009 | 2 795 484 |
| 2008 | 2 651 421 |
| 2007 | 2 507 886 |
| 2006 | 2 364 733 |
| 2005 | 2 236 788 |
| 2004 | 2 157 320 |
| 2003 | 2 109 881 |
| 2002 | 2 059 974 |
| 2001 | 2 008 121 |
| 2000 | 1 954 709 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.