What is the Population of Kuwait?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Kuwait has a population of approximately 4,881,254 people, making it the 127th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.06% of the world's population. With a land area of 17,818 km², the population density is roughly 274 people per km².
| Population | 4,881,254 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 127th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.06% |
| Area | 17,818 km² |
| Population density | 274 / km² |
| Demonym | Kuwaiti |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | 4,881,254 | 127th |
| Costa Rica | 5,309,625 | 124th |
| Liberia | 5,248,621 | 125th |
| Mauritania | 4,927,532 | 126th |
| Panama | 4,064,780 | 128th |
| Georgia | 4,000,921 | 129th |
| Croatia | 3,866,233 | 130th |
Kuwait compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 46,118,793 | 438,317 |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 | 2,149,690 |
Kuwait in context
- Kuwait covers 17,818 km², making it the 152nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Iraq, Saudi Arabia.
- With 4,881,254 people, Kuwait holds about 1.6% of the population of Western Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Kuwait is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Kuwait — FAQ
What is the population of Kuwait?
The population of Kuwait is approximately 4,881,254 (4.9 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Kuwait in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Kuwait at approximately 4,881,254 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Kuwait is the 127th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Kuwait?
Approximately 4,881,254 people live in Kuwait, making it the 127th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Kuwait rank by population?
Kuwait is the 127th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.06%.
What is the population density of Kuwait?
Kuwait has a population density of roughly 274 people per km², based on a land area of 17,818 km².
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