Kuwait
- Capital:
- Kuwait City
- Continent:
- Asia
- Region(s):
- Western Asia, The Middle East
- Abbreviation:
- KWT
5,102,773
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
5,102,773
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Kuwait's population is projected to be 9,374,691 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,102,773 | 3.19% | 128 |
| 2025 | 5,026,078 | 2.7% | 128 |
| 2020 | 4,400,144 | -0.95% | 128 |
| 2019 | 4,442,194 | 2.75% | 128 |
| 2018 | 4,323,387 | 4.06% | 128 |
| 2017 | 4,154,685 | 3.76% | 128 |
| 2015 | 3,834,454 | 5.43% | 130 |
| 2010 | 2,943,372 | 5.64% | 136 |
| 2005 | 2,236,788 | 2.73% | 142 |
| 2000 | 1,954,709 | 3.06% | 145 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,102,773 | 3.19% | 128 |
| 2032 | 5,419,949 | 0.95% | 126 |
| 2037 | 5,672,832 | 0.92% | 124 |
| 2042 | 5,938,323 | 0.92% | 120 |
| 2047 | 6,207,109 | 0.89% | 118 |
| 2052 | 6,474,693 | 0.85% | 117 |
| 2057 | 6,744,315 | 0.82% | 116 |
| 2062 | 7,024,427 | 0.82% | 115 |
| 2067 | 7,318,519 | 0.82% | 115 |
| 2072 | 7,628,232 | 0.83% | 112 |
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Hawalli has a metropolitan area population of 1,086,569, comprising 21.29%% of Kuwait's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawalli | 1,086,569 | 21.29% |
| 2 | Farwaniya | 951,048 | 18.64% |
| 3 | Jahra | 561,006 | 10.99% |
| 4 | Funtas | 548,349 | 10.75% |
| 5 | Mangaf | 361,850 | 7.09% |
| 6 | Firdous | 285,507 | 5.6% |
| 7 | Mubarak al Kabeer | 280,274 | 5.49% |
| 8 | Sulaibekhat | 103,873 | 2.04% |
| 9 | Sulaibiah | 99,046 | 1.94% |
| 10 | Kuwait City | 70,826 | 1.39% |
As of 2026, Kuwait has a total population of 5,102,773, ranking as the 128th most populous nation in the world.
Kuwait has a net population change of approximately 194 people per day, driven by 135 births, 25 deaths, and net immigration of 84 people.
Kuwait represents 0.06% of the total global population and 0.1% of Asia's population.
Kuwait has a population density of 286.4 people per km² (approximately 741.6 per mi²), making it the 50th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 86.15% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Kuwait is Asian (40.3%) , followed by Kuwaiti (30.4%) .
As of 2026, Muslim (official) is the largest religion in Kuwait, comprising 74.6% of the population.