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Kuwait Population Pyramid 1979

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1979
Population: 1,423,514

Year

-5 -1   1979  +1 +5

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Summary

Kuwait in 1979

As of 1979, Kuwait counted 1,423,514 inhabitants. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 89.9%, up from 749,453 in 1969.

With a median age of 20.1 years, Kuwait had a youth dependency ratio of 68.0 and an old-age dependency ratio of 2.4 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #143 of 201 by population Ranks #86 of 201 by median age Ranks #4 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Kuwait
Population
1,423,514
Median age
20.1
0-14 %
39.9%
65+ %
1.4%
Child dependency
68.0
Old-age dependency
2.4
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
6,367,756
Population 2100
9,602,015
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.52

In 2023 women in Kuwait had on average 1.52 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
5060708090
19602023 · 83.2

Life expectancy at birth was 83.2 years in 2023: 83.7 for women and 82.7 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Kuwait
Where immigrants come from (2024)

3,190,398 immigrants live in Kuwait, 64.7% of the population.

India1,231,094
Egypt449,863
Bangladesh406,077
Pakistan362,255
Philippines210,397
Where emigrants live (2024)

167,850 people born in Kuwait live in other countries.

United Arab Emirates63,192
State of Palestine19,583
Canada18,999
Turkey15,838
Libya12,185
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Kuwait compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Kuwait 1,423,515 20.1
State of Palestine 1,428,116 15.1
Oman 949,116 16.4
United Arab Emirates 912,011 25.8
Jordan 2,153,882 15.0
Frequently asked questions about Kuwait's population
What was the population of Kuwait in 1979?
In 1979, Kuwait's population was 1,423,514.
Is the population of Kuwait increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 89.9% from 1969, with a projected population of 6,367,756 in 2050.
What is the median age in Kuwait?
The median age in Kuwait is 20.1 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of Kuwait's population is over 65 or under 15?
1.4% of Kuwait's population is 65 or older, and 39.9% is under 15.
What type of population pyramid does Kuwait have?
Kuwait's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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