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Kuwait
Asia · Western Asia
Overview
Kuwait is located in Western Asia within Asia, alongside 16 other countries in the same subregion.
With a population of 4.9M, Kuwait ranks 126th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 275 people per km² (32nd of 196 by density).
Kuwait's GDP is $160.2B, 58th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $32,718 (34th of 181 by GDP per capita).
Nearby countries in Western Asia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain.
Identity
Capital
Kuwait City
Currency
Kuwaiti Dinar
KWD
Official language
Arabic
Continent / Region
Asia · Western Asia
People
Population
4.9MWorld Bank 2024
Population density
275 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
$160.2BWorld Bank 2024
GDP per capita
$32,718World Bank 2024
Geography
Land area
Trade
Exports data unavailable for this country.