Population of Kuwait 2026
5٬001٬433
Population now (estimate)
17٬818
Area (km²)
281
Density (per km²)
1.2%
Annual growth rate
5٬001٬433
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Kuwait in 2026 is about 5,001,433 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 1.2%.
Kuwait covers about 17,818 km², with Kuwait City as its capital, giving a population density of around 281 people per km².
Population trend of Kuwait
Source: World Bank — SP.POP.TOTL.
Population pyramid — Kuwait
Aggregated age bands from the World Bank; sex split approximated by the overall female ratio.
Kuwait holds a medium position in terms of population size. Its population grows at a moderate pace.
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