Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Kuwait - Statistics & Facts
Sharing borders with Iraq and Saudi Arabia, Kuwait is a country in Western Asia, located at the tip of the Persian Gulf. Of its population, which amounts to approximately 4.5 million inhabitants, about 0.9 million are expatriates from other Arab countries. Access to medical care and improved sanitation are significant factors contributing to a fairly high standard of living; Kuwait reports a high life expectancy and keeps its death rate at a low level. In fact, Kuwait reports the 5th lowest death rate worldwide. The country's population is quite young on average, with roughly one-fifth of the population under the age of 14.
