International migrant stock, total in Kuwait
Kuwait: International migrant stock, total was 3.32 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock, total in Kuwait, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrant stock, total in Kuwait is 3.32 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 27.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Kuwait peaked at 3.32 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 935,152, in 1995.
That places Kuwait 20th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrant stock, total in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.06 million | — |
| 1995 | 935,152 | -11.5% |
| 2000 | 1.12 million | +19.4% |
| 2005 | 1.35 million | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 1.87 million | +38.2% |
| 2015 | 2.61 million | +39.5% |
| 2020 | 3.03 million | +16.1% |
| 2024 | 3.32 million | +9.6% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 3.32 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 9.9× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 3.32 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 897,751, 3.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 995,646 | 935,152 | 1.06 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.24 million | 1.12 million | 1.35 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.24 million | 1.87 million | 2.61 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.18 million | 3.03 million | 3.32 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More financial sector data for Kuwait
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0044 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 142.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 103.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0044 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 142.41 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Kuwait?
- International migrant stock, total in Kuwait was 3.32 million in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3.32 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 935,152 in 1995.
- How does Kuwait rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Kuwait ranks 20th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.