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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kuwait City
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 3,627 | 26 years |
| Corporate management | 2,124 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 2,116 | 38 years |
| Cafes | 1,433 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,140 | 45 years |
| Beauty salons | 1,072 | 18 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 952 | 21 years |
| Electronics stores | 930 | 30 years |
| Apartments | 888 | — |
| Car repair | 684 | — |
| Education | 674 | 21 years |
| Hospitals | 610 | 47 years |
| Real estate | 581 | 29 years |
| Construction of buildings | 566 | 34 years |
| Lawyers legal | 549 | 40 years |
Kuwait City Facts
| Area | 44.5 km² |
| Population | 459,861 |
| Male Population | 253,226 (55.1%) |
| Female Population | 206,635 (44.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +236.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +107.1% |
| Median Age | 30 years (Male: 30.9, Female: 29) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $89,268 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Sharq, Al-Qiblah, As-Sālimīyah, Al-Asimah, Murqāb |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Arabian Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 29.36972, 47.97833 |
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Kuwait City Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,487 | 249,538 | 222,051 | 410,988 | 459,861 | 454,681 | 459,562 |
| Population Density | 3,067.1 / km² | 5,607.6 / km² | 4,989.9 / km² | 9,235.7 / km² | 10,334 / km² | 10,217.6 / km² | 10,327.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKuwait City Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 107.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait City | +236.9% | +84.3% | +107.1% |
| Capital Governorate (Kuwait) | — | — | — |
| Kuwait | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kuwait City Median Age
Median Age: 30 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait City | 30 yrs | 29 yrs | 30.9 yrs |
| Capital Governorate (Kuwait) | 30 yrs | 29 yrs | 30.9 yrs |
| Kuwait | 28.2 yrs | 25.6 yrs | 29.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kuwait City Population Density
Population Density: 10,334 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait City | 459,861 | 44.5 km² | 10,334 / km² |
| Capital Governorate (Kuwait) | 413,093 | 111 km² | 3,723 / km² |
| Kuwait | 3.8 million | 17,363.8 km² | 221 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kuwait City Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Kuwait City
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Kuwait City
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kuwait City
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Kuwait City
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Kuwait City Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $53,095 | $124,185 | $116,397 | $121,368 | $107,212 | $98,465 | $77,500 | $89,268 |
| Total GDP | $5.5B | $9.9B | $10.7B | $12.9B | $14.3B | $16.4B | $15.5B | $17.7B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Kuwait City CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait City | 11,727,740 tn | 25.5 tn | 263,544.7 tons/km² |
| Capital Governorate (Kuwait) | 10,018,704 tn | 24.25 tn | 90,290.7 tons/km² |
| Kuwait | 108,804,176 tn | 28.39 tn | 6,266.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Kuwait City CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,727,740 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 25.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 263,544.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2.8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/17 | 4:39 AM | 4 | 68.2 km | 10,000 m | 17km ESE of Umm Qasr, Iraq | usgs.gov |
| 8/18/15 | 11:26 AM | 4.4 | 44 km | 15,070 m | 36km N of Al Jahra', Kuwait | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/15 | 11:23 AM | 4.3 | 64.3 km | 14,950 m | 42km SSW of Al Jahra', Kuwait | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/12 | 3:46 AM | 4.2 | 59 km | 17,600 m | Kuwait-Saudi Arabia border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/12 | 4:47 PM | 4.2 | 41.4 km | 11,400 m | Kuwait region | usgs.gov |
| 8/2/12 | 4:32 AM | 4.2 | 45.9 km | 10,000 m | Kuwait region | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/08 | 10:28 AM | 4.3 | 56.3 km | 10,000 m | Kuwait-Saudi Arabia border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/17/07 | 10:46 PM | 4 | 79.9 km | 10,000 m | Kuwait-Saudi Arabia border region | usgs.gov |
| 12/29/06 | 10:22 AM | 4.6 | 67.1 km | 10,000 m | Kuwait-Saudi Arabia border region | usgs.gov |
| 12/30/97 | 6:18 PM | 4.4 | 80.2 km | 10,000 m | Kuwait-Saudi Arabia border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kuwait City
Kuwait City (Arabic: مدينة الكويت) is the capital and largest city of Kuwait. It has a population of 2.1 million in the metropolitan area. Kuwait City is the political, cultural and economic center of Kuwait. Kuwait City is considered a global city...
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