Asia · Western Asia
Capital: Kuwait City
Kuwait
Explore the facts and rankings that shape Kuwait in Country Blitz, from its population and economy to its military, innovation, manufacturing, and neighboring countries.
Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #68
Kuwait's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
4.9M
#126 of 196
36th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$157.21B
#58 of 196
71st percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Military Expenditure
$7.79B
#36 of 196
82nd percentile
2024 · SIPRI via World Bank WDI
View data source ↗R&D Spending
$144.1M
#84 of 196
57th percentile
2024 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Manufacturing Output
$12.17B
#70 of 196
65th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Western Asia
- Country code
- KWT
- Neighbors
- IranSaudi Arabia
Three interesting facts
Kuwait shares land borders with 2 countries: Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Kuwait spans roughly 17,818 square kilometers, placing it around 152nd by area in this factbook.
Kuwait’s position in Western Asia places it within a distinctive network of regional trade routes and migration paths.
Geography
Kuwait on the map
Kuwait is located in Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Its terrain is flat to slightly undulating desert plain. The climate is dry desert, intensely hot summers, short, cool winters. In area, the country is slightly smaller than New Jersey.
Economy
Economic profile
Kuwait's economy is characterized by small, high-income, oil-based Middle East economy, renewable energy proponent, regional finance and investment leader, maintains oldest sovereign wealth fund, emerging space and tourism industries, mid-way through 25-year development program. Major industries include petroleum, petrochemicals, cement, shipbuilding and repair, water desalination, food processing, construction materials. Important agricultural products include dates, eggs, milk, tomatoes, chicken, lamb/mutton, cucumbers/gherkins, vegetables, maize, eggplants (2023). Notable exports include crude petroleum, refined petroleum, natural gas, hydrocarbons, plastics (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Kuwait has an estimated population of 4,881,254. Language and cultural traditions vary across Kuwait. The population includes Kuwaiti 30.4%, other Arab 27.4%, Asian 40.3%, African 1%, other 0.9% (includes European, North American, South American, and Australian) (2018 est.). The urban population represents 100% of total population (2023).
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