Kuwait
Country statistics · 1990–present
Kuwait at a Glance
Kuwait is home to 4.9 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $33,731, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 84.6 years, among the highest in the world.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 4.9 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 10.0 and a death rate of 1.5 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 8.5 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 42,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Kuwait is a smaller economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $187 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $33,731 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.4% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 84.6 years (2024), among the highest in the world. Current health expenditure per person is $1,679 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 96.5% (2020), reflecting high literacy rates. 100.0% of the population use the internet (2025), indicating near-universal internet access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 100.0% of the population (2024), representing near-universal access to safe drinking water.