Kuwait has experienced significant population growth over the past several decades, driven by both natural increase and substantial immigration. As of 2024, Kuwait's population is estimated to be around 4.5 million, a sharp rise from just over 2 million in the early 2000s. This growth is largely fueled by the influx of expatriate workers, who now comprise nearly 70% of the total population, attracted by employment opportunities in sectors such as construction, domestic work, and the oil industry. While the Kuwaiti citizen population grows at a slower pace, government policies and economic diversification efforts continue to influence demographic trends. The rapid population increase has put pressure on infrastructure, housing, and public services, prompting ongoing discussions about sustainable development and labor market reforms.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 144,774 | 8.1 |
| 1955 | 186,639 | 10.5 |
| 1960 | 292,229 | 16.4 |
| 1965 | 476,123 | 26.7 |
| 1970 | 747,502 | 42 |
| 1975 | 1,006,892 | 56.5 |
| 1980 | 1,369,769 | 76.9 |
| 1985 | 1,732,824 | 97.3 |
| 1990 | 2,131,155 | 119.6 |
| 1995 | 1,664,326 | 93.4 |
| 2000 | 1,972,225 | 110.7 |
| 2005 | 2,256,621 | 126.6 |
| 2010 | 2,543,299 | 142.7 |
| 2015 | 2,789,302 | 156.5 |
| 2020 | 2,995,271 | 168.1 |
| 2022 | 3,068,155 | 172.2 |
| 2023 | 3,103,580 | 174.2 |
| 2024 | 3,138,355 | 176.1 |
| 2025 | 3,172,511 | 178.1 |
| 2030 | 3,336,613 | 187.3 |
| 2035 | 3,492,016 | 196 |
| 2040 | 3,638,826 | 204.2 |
| 2045 | 3,774,252 | 211.8 |
| 2050 | 3,896,539 | 218.7 |
| 2055 | 4,007,695 | 224.9 |
| 2060 | 4,110,128 | 230.7 |
| 2065 | 4,203,811 | 235.9 |
| 2070 | 4,286,420 | 240.6 |
| 2075 | 4,355,146 | 244.4 |
| 2080 | 4,408,053 | 247.4 |
| 2085 | 4,445,079 | 249.5 |
| 2090 | 4,466,948 | 250.7 |
| 2095 | 4,474,488 | 251.1 |
| 2100 | 4,468,319 | 250.8 |
Data from US Census International Database