Kuwait

Kuwait, officially State of Kuwait, is a small country located at the top of the Persian Gulf in Western Asia. It borders Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south, with a coastline along the Persian Gulf. The capital is Kuwait City. Kuwaiti culture is influenced by Islam and the Arab desert traditions. Kuwait has a history of maritime trade and pearl diving. Kuwait's economy is heavily dependent on oil, which accounts for the majority of the government's revenue and exports. The country has one of the highest per capita incomes in the world. Kuwait is known for its modern architecture, such as the Kuwait Towers, and for its shopping malls and restaurants. It played a significant role in recent history, particularly during the 1990-1991 Gulf War, when it was invaded by Iraq under Saddam Hussein and later liberated by a US-led coalition. Population of Kuwait from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 4.2 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 4.3 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 4.4 million inhabitants. Capital (Kuwait City): Population in 2020: About 2.4 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Kuwait City: ~2.4 million Al Ahmadi: ~637,000 Hawalli: ~285,000 As Salimiyah: ~223,000 Sabah as Salim: ~139,000 Al Farwaniyah: ~98,000 Al Fahahil: ~68,000 Ar Riqqah: ~52,000 Al Manqaf: ~39,000 Ar Rabiyah: ~36,000 Administrative Divisions: Kuwait is divided into 6 governorates. Governorates: Al Asimah, Hawalli, Farwaniya, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Ahmadi, Jahra. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $141 billion. 2019: About $137 billion. 2020: Approximately $107 billion (estimate). Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Not available. 2019: Not available. 2020: Not available. % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Not available. 2019: Not available. 2020: Not available. Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.1%. 2019: Approximately 2.3%. 2020: Estimated to be around 2.5%. Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 0.6%. 2019: Approximately 1.1%. 2020: Around 2.1%.