Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Kuwait
Kuwait: Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate was 1.03 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2030, population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Kuwait stood at 1.03 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.2% on the previous year and up 237.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 21.97 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -18.64 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Kuwait 105th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -18.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 21.97 % change on previous year | -217.9% |
| 1993 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -84.1% |
| 1994 | 0.1871 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 1995 | 1.07 % change on previous year | +469.9% |
| 1996 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +222.5% |
| 1997 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 1998 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 4 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 3.43 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2005 | 4.61 % change on previous year | +34.5% |
| 2006 | 6.34 % change on previous year | +37.5% |
| 2007 | 6.58 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2009 | 5.98 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 5.74 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 7.16 % change on previous year | +24.7% |
| 2012 | 7.09 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2014 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 4.77 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2018 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2020 | -0.749 % change on previous year | -123.9% |
| 2021 | -0.2325 % change on previous year | -69.0% |
| 2022 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -2851.0% |
| 2023 | 6.23 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 2025 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2026 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -17.0% |
| 2027 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2028 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2029 | 1.14 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2030 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.77 % change on previous year | -18.64 % change on previous year | 21.97 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.96 % change on previous year | 3.43 % change on previous year | 6.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.09 % change on previous year | 3.14 % change on previous year | 7.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.2 % change on previous year | -0.749 % change on previous year | 6.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.03 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 102 Guam 1.05 % change on previous year compare
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- 104 Argentina 1.04 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Brunei Darussalam 1.03 % change on previous year compare
- 107 United Arab Emirates 1.03 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Colombia 1.02 % change on previous year compare
More gender data for Kuwait
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 914.66 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.3397 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 4,410 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,410 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 24,181 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 25,253 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 25,948 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 26,723 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 26,893 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 27,860 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Kuwait?
- Population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Kuwait was 1.03 % change on previous year in 2030, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 21.97 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.64 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Kuwait rank for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate?
- Kuwait ranks 105th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 237.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.