Kuwait

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Kuwait is located in Western Asia. Its capital is Kuwait City, and it has a population of 4,865,298 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 17,818 square kilometers (approximately 6,880 square miles). Its currency is Kuwaiti dinar. The population density is approximately 273 people per square kilometer. Kuwait shares land borders with 2 countries: Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

About Kuwait

Kuwait at a glance

Economy of Kuwait

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Kuwait

IQ

Iraq

CapitalBaghdad

Population47,020,774

SA

Saudi Arabia

CapitalRiyadh

Population36,973,555