Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Kuwait
Kuwait: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 1.53 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Kuwait, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Kuwait stood at 1.53 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 9.5% on the previous year and down 70.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Kuwait peaked at 13.16 % change on previous year in 1968 and was at its lowest, -6.21 % change on previous year, in 1992.
Kuwait ranks 61st of 121 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 11.05 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 11.05 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 11.07 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 11.42 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1966 | 13.14 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1967 | 13.14 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 13.16 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 13.12 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 11.35 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 1971 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 1972 | 4.46 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 4.62 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 5.34 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 1977 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 5.33 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1981 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1982 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1983 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 4.73 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 4.65 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 4.41 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4.42 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 4.41 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1991 | -0.5568 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1992 | -6.21 % change on previous year | +1015.4% |
| 1993 | -6.19 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1994 | -6.2 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1995 | -4.11 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 1996 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -185.0% |
| 1997 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 3.81 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 2007 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 5.2 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 5.18 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 5.19 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 2020 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2025 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.02 % change on previous year | 11.04 % change on previous year | 13.16 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.51 % change on previous year | 4.45 % change on previous year | 11.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.64 % change on previous year | 4.4 % change on previous year | 5.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.4913 % change on previous year | -6.21 % change on previous year | 4.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.2 % change on previous year | 3.48 % change on previous year | 5.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.88 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 5.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.84 % change on previous year | 1.53 % change on previous year | 2.03 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More urban development data for Kuwait
- Population in the largest city 70.0% (2025)
- Population density 272.36 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
- PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 62.35 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 3.40 million (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.6999 units per person (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 185.06 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Population in largest city 3.40 million (2025)
- Crude steelmaking capacity 1.35 Tonnes (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 33.99 Hectares (2020)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Kuwait?
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Kuwait was 1.53 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 13.16 % change on previous year in 1968.
- What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.21 % change on previous year in 1992.
- How does Kuwait rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
- Kuwait ranks 61st out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.5%. 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 in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, 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 in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.