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Kuwait: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , Kuwait's International migrant stock (% of population) was 67.30.

That's down 2.3% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Kuwait ranks #7 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (1990–2024)

Kuwait International migrant stock (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
68.90
Trough
55.60

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
67.3000
68.9000
68.1000
63.6000
60.5000
57.1000
55.6000
62.7000

About International migrant stock (% of population)

International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.

Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Kuwait's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Kuwait's International migrant stock (% of population) was 67.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kuwait's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
Kuwait's International migrant stock (% of population) fell 2.3% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Kuwait rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, Kuwait ranked #7 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Kuwait's International migrant stock (% of population) compare to the world average?
The global average for International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024 was 13.42, so Kuwait is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #3 of 23.
What is International migrant stock (% of population) and how is it measured?
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.