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Kuwait: key facts and figures
Kuwait has 4.9 million people, Arabic as an official language, the Kuwaiti Dinar and 17 public holidays a year. It ranks 3rd of 194 countries for internet use.
4.9 millionpeople
KWDcurrency
Arabicofficial language
+965calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Kuwait differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
4.9 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.98%
- Fertility rate1.5 per woman#147
- Aged 65 and over3.1%#167
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$32,312Output per person
- Total economy$157.2 billion#58
- Real growth+2.7%#112
- Inflation2.4%#109
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.852Human Development Index
- Life expectancy80.4 years#38
- Mean schooling7.6 years#129
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Kuwaiti DinarCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeKWD
- SymbolKWD
- CapitalKuwait City
Languages
which languages hold official status
ArabicOfficial languages
- Text directionRight to left
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage240 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+965
- Time zoneAsia/Kuwait
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
17Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 18Isra and Mi'raj Government
- Feb 25National Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
100%Internet use
- E-government index0.781#66
- Global rank#66
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointLow desert plain and Gulf coast
- ClimateThe climate is hyper-arid to arid, with extremely hot dry summers, mild winters and low, irregular rainfall.
Education
how the school system is structured
470,691Students
- Primary schools357
- Intermediate schools303
- General-secondary schools219
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