Kuwait
Sovereign state in Western Asia
Also known as State of Kuwait · kw
- Capital
- Population
- 4,464,000(January 1, 2020)
- , 4,300,000(2026)
- , 4,600,000(2019)
- +5 more
- Area
- 17,818 km²
- GDP (nominal)
- $185B(2022)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- , $137B(2021)
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Sources- 1.data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CDRetrieved 2023-08-26
- $185B(2022)
- Currency
- Kuwaiti dinar(since 1961)
- , Gulf rupee(1959–1966)
- Official language
- Head of state
- Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah(since 2023)
- , Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah(2006–2020)
- , Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah(2020–2023)
- Head of government
Overview
Economy & society
Over time
Dated values recorded in Wikidata, each with its own source
All data
460 statements · 33% with external sources · numbers in brackets are citations
- Electrical plug type
- Europlug
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- BS 1363
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- Europlug
- Vehicle registration plate code
- KWT(since 1954)
- Has characteristic
- partly free country statement supported by: Freedom in the World
- Number of out-of-school children
- 49,553(2014)
- 52,903(2013)
- 51,204(2012)
- 48,297(2011)
- 48,092(2010)
- 40,552(2008)
- 31,078(2007)
- 28,550(2001)
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- 23,414(2000)
- 23,649(1999)
- Diplomatic relation
- Australia
- Saudi Arabia statement is subject of: Kuwait–Saudi Arabia relations
- Serbia statement is subject of: Kuwait–Serbia relations
- United Kingdom statement is subject of: Kuwait–United Kingdom relations
- Turkey statement is subject of: Kuwait–Turkey relations
- Iraq statement is subject of: Iraq–Kuwait relations
- Cyprus statement is subject of: Cyprus–Kuwait relations
- Malaysia statement is subject of: Kuwait–Malaysia relations
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- Pakistan statement is subject of: Kuwait–Pakistan relations
- Taiwan statement is subject of: Kuwait–Taiwan relations
- United Arab Emirates statement is subject of: Kuwait–United Arab Emirates relations
- Mexico statement is subject of: Kuwait–Mexico relations
- United States statement is subject of: Kuwait–United States relations
- Russia statement is subject of: Kuwait–Russia relations
- India statement is subject of: India–Kuwait relations
- Bangladesh statement is subject of: Bangladesh–Kuwait relations
- Germany statement is subject of: Germany–Kuwait relations
- North Korea(since 2001) statement is subject of: Kuwait–North Korea relations
- People's Republic of China(since 1971) statement is subject of: China–Kuwait relations
- Hungary
- Northern Cyprus statement is subject of: Kuwait–Northern Cyprus relations
- Kosovo
- Trunk prefix
- none
- Replaces
- Republic of Kuwait(1991)
- British protectorate(June 19, 1961)
- Demonym
- Koeweiti
- Koeweiter
- Kuwaiti
- kuvaiti
- Kuwaitano
- Kovätänan
- كويتي applies to part: masculine
- كويتية applies to part: feminine
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- كويتيون applies to part: plural
- כוויתי applies to part: masculine
- כוויתית applies to part: feminine
- কুয়েতি
- kuwaitiano applies to part: masculine singular
- kuwaitiana applies to part: feminine singular
- kuwaitiani applies to part: masculine plural
- kuwaitiane applies to part: feminine plural
- cuaiti
- kuwaitianu applies to part: masculine singular
- kuwaitiana applies to part: feminine singular
- Kuvajtano
- Koweïtien applies to part: masculine singular
- Koweïtienne applies to part: feminine singular
- kuwaitiana applies to part: feminine singular
- kuwaitiane applies to part: feminine plural
- kuwaitiani applies to part: masculine plural
- kuwaitian applies to part: masculine singular
- كويتي applies to part: masculine singular
- كويتية applies to part: feminine singular
- كويتيين applies to part: masculine plural
- كويتيات applies to part: feminine plural
- Kuvajtčan applies to part: masculine singular
- Kuvajtčanka applies to part: feminine singular
- Cuátach
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- Coordinates of northernmost point
- 30.1000°N, 47.5000°E
- Total fertility rate
- 2.105(2014)
- 2.15(2013)
- 2.209(2012)
- 2.279(2011)
- 2.353(2010)
- 2.423(2009)
- 2.481(2008)
- 2.525(2007)
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- 2.554(2006)
- 2.577(2005)
- 2.605(2004)
- 2.648(2003)
- 2.707(2002)
- 2.778(2001)
- 2.847(2000)
- 2.89(1999)
- Shares border with
- Iraq statement is subject of: Iraq–Kuwait border
- Iraq statement is subject of: Kuwait–Saudi Arabia border, Saudi–Kuwaiti Neutral Zone
- Saudi–Kuwaiti Neutral Zone
- Saudi Arabia
- Iran
- Geoshape
- Data:Kuwait.map
- Member of
- United Nations(since 1963)
- Arab League(since 1961)
- World Trade Organization
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(since 1969)
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- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(since 1962)
- International Development Association(since 1962)
- International Finance Corporation(since 1962)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(since 1988)
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- International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(since 1979)
- African Development Bank
- Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa
- Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development
- Arab Monetary Fund
- Interpol(since 1965)
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Sources- 1.interpol.int/Member-countries/WorldRetrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.interpol.int/Who-we-are/Member-countries/Asia-South-Pacific/KUWAITRetrieved 2022-10-23
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(since 1997)
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Sources- 1.opcw.org/about-opcw/member-states/Retrieved 2017-12-07
- 2.opcw.org/about-us/member-states/kuwaitRetrieved 2022-10-29
- International Hydrographic Organization
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Sources- 1.iho.int/srv1/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=452&lang=enRetrieved 2017-12-08
- UNESCO(since 1960)
- Universal Postal Union(since 1960)
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Sources- 1.upu.int/en/the-upu/member-countries.htmlRetrieved 2019-05-04
- 2.upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/About-UPU/Member-Countries?csid=-1&cid=168Retrieved 2022-10-28
- International Telecommunication Union(since 1959)
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- Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(since 1960)
- International Civil Defence Organisation(since 2015)
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Sources- 1.icdo.org/who-we-are/members/member-states.htmlRetrieved 2020-05-11
- World Meteorological Organization(since 1962)
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- World Health Organization
1
- World Customs Organization(since 1993)
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- Unemployment rate
- 3%(2014)
- Mains voltage
- 240 V frequency: 50 Hz
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Sources- 1.“World Plugs”iec.ch/worldplugs/list_bylocation.htmRetrieved 2016-06-10
- 240 V frequency: 50 Hz
- Life expectancy
- 74.694 years(2016)
- 80 years(2022)
- 79 years(2021)
- 77 years(2020)
- 80 years(2019)
- 74.577 years(2015)
- 74.458 years(2014)
- 74.338 years(2013)
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- 74.217 years(2012)
- 74.096 years(2011)
- 73.979 years(2010)
- 73.868 years(2009)
- 73.764 years(2008)
- 73.67 years(2007)
- 73.584 years(2006)
- 73.505 years(2005)
- 73.434 years(2004)
- 73.367 years(2003)
- 73.3 years(2002)
- 73.232 years(2001)
- 73.16 years(2000)
- 73.084 years(1999)
- Highest point
- Mutla Ridge elevation: 140 m
- Lowest point
- Persian Gulf elevation: 0 m
- Median income
- $40,854
- Coordinates of easternmost point
- 28.8228°N, 48.7847°E located in/on physical feature: Qaruh Island
- Coordinates of southernmost point
- 28.5245°N, 47.7049°E
- Coordinates of westernmost point
- 29.1012°N, 46.5532°E
- Official name
- دَولَةُ الكُوَيت
- BTI Status Index
- 5.79(2022)
- 5.94(2020)
- 5.61(2018)
- 5.85(2016)
- 5.96(2014)
- 6.05(2012)
- 5.91(2010)
- 5.2(2008)
- BTI Governance Index
- 4.86(2022)
- 4.52(2020)
- 4.37(2018)
- 4.29(2014)
- 4.38(2012)
- 4.3(2010)
- 3.94(2008)
- Democracy Index
- 3.91(2021) ranking: 110
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- 3.8(2020)
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- 3.91(2021) ranking: 110
- Human Development Index
- 0.831(2021)
- 0.822(2020)
- 0.839(2019)
- 0.836(2018)
- 0.835(2017)
- 0.833(2016)
- 0.83(2015)
- 0.823(2014)
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- 0.819(2013)
- 0.826(2012)
- 0.82(2011)
- 0.813(2010)
- 0.81(2009)
- 0.807(2008)
- 0.802(2007)
- 0.799(2006)
- 0.798(2005)
- 0.797(2004)
- 0.793(2003)
- 0.784(2002)
- 0.781(2001)
- 0.787(2000)
- 0.787(1999)
- 0.789(1998)
- 0.786(1997)
- 0.782(1996)
- 0.759(1995)
- 0.733(1994)
- 0.705(1993)
- 0.678(1992)
- 0.68(1991)
- 0.718(1990)
- Hashtag
- Kuwait
- Happy Planet Index score
- 33.3(2019)
- Native label
- الكويت
- Birth rate
- 9.727(2022)
- 10.41(2021)
- 11.797(2020)
- 12.437(2019)
- Male population
- 2,595,948(2022)
- 2,590,695(2021)
- 2,671,060(2020)
- 2,738,222(2019)
- Death rate
- 2.606(2022)
- 2.906(2021)
- 3.254(2020)
- 2.194(2019)
- Rural population
- 0(2022)
- 0(2021)
- 0(2020)
- 0(2019)
- Female population
- 1,672,926(2022)
- 1,659,419(2021)
- 1,689,384(2020)
- 1,702,878(2019)
- Urban population
- 4,268,873(2022)
- 4,250,114(2021)
- 4,360,444(2020)
- 4,441,100(2019)
- Name
- ᎫᏪᎢᏘ
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Sources- 1.language.cherokee.org/media/1aznq5m1/mideast.pdfRetrieved 2026-07-01
- Koweït
- ᎫᏪᎢᏘ
- Coordinates of geographic center
- 29.3117°N, 47.4818°E
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On other databases
155 identifiers linking Kuwait across the web's reference databases
- Analysis & Policy Observatory term ID10071
- ArchINFORM location ID3007
- Armeniapedia ID2412
- ASC Leiden Thesaurus ID294920625
- BabelNet ID00049449n
- BBC News topic IDcp7r8vglgmjt
- BBC Things ID5c7ca471-4f83-4b44-a064-ccec0272aea0
- BHCL UUID913f1295-57f3-4e8a-afd9-aac0e295969f
- Bibliothèque nationale de France ID118644945
- BIBSYS ID90984030
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie online IDkuwait
- Canadiana Name Authority IDncf10265824
- CIVICUS Monitor country entrykuwait
- Comic Vine ID4020-57766
- Curlie IDRegional/Middle_East/Kuwait/
- Cyprus Bibliography ID2428
- Data Commons IDcountry/KWT
- DBNL country IDkoewe01
- DeCS ID7906
- Dewey Decimal Classification2--5367
- DR topic IDkuwait
- Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID208614
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online IDplace/Kuwait
- Encyclopædia Universalis IDkoweit
- Encyclopedia of Korean Culture IDE0058668
- EU Knowledge Graph item IDQ801
- EuroVoc ID1560
- FactGrid item IDQ1059277
- FAST ID1208566
- FIPS 10-4 (countries and regions)KU
- France 24 topic ID (French)koweït
- Freebase ID/m/047yc
- GACS ID316
- GCMD keyword ID5db07c1e-355b-40d9-94b2-7fabe4119af3
- GENC 3-character codeKWT
- GeoNames ID285570
- GeoNLP ID (obsolete)X5ijqD
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID1000124
- Giant Bomb ID (former scheme)3035-3008
- Giant Bomb Wiki IDLocations/Kuwait
- GitHub topickuwait
- GND ID4073919-3
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana IDkuwait-1
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (former scheme)0036145
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia IDKuwait_-_hovedstad
- Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)2118541
- Grove Art Online IDT048393
- Gynopedia IDKuwait
- Harper's tagkuwait
- HDS ID003417
- Historical Gazetteer (GOV) IDobject_1285982
- IAB code1334
- ICANNWiki page IDKuwait
- ICPSR Geographic Names Thesaurus ID30586
- IDAI.gazetteer ID2043233
- IdRef ID026387840
- INaturalist place ID7355
- INSEE countries and foreign territories code99240
- Interlingual Index IDi83641
- Invasive Species Compendium Datasheet ID108478
- IOC country codeKUW
- ISNI0000000404023410
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codeKW
- ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codeKWT
- ISO 3166-1 numeric code414
- ITU letter codeKWT
- ITU/ISO/IEC object ID2.16.414
- J9U entity ID987007548063505171
- Joconde discovery IDT115-298
- JORFSearch organization IDQ817
- KBpedia IDKuwait
- Klexikon article IDKuwait
- Krugosvet article (archived)strany-mira/kuveyt
- KulturNav-ID3c01ae12-73c8-4b0f-bd48-072b5065cd6f
- Larousse IDpays/Koweït/128000
- LC and MARC vocabularies IDcountries/ku
- Le Monde diplomatique subject IDpays/koweit
- Lex IDKuwait
- Libraries Australia ID36506410
- Library of Congress Authorities IDn80053139
- Libris-URInl021sm606xg5sg
- M49 code414
- Mapy.com IDosm&id=414
- Marine Regions Geographic ID2115
- MeSH descriptor IDD007730
- MeSH tree codeZ01.252.245.500.425
- Mindat locality ID187661
- Münzkabinett IDcountry/106
- Museum-digital place ID23447
- MusicBrainz area IDf03f2625-dc7d-38b2-a058-4e9ca0e10424