KUWAIT CITY, April 4: The 2024 statistical report from Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) highlights five key regions—Salmiya, Farwaniya, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Hawalli, and Mahboula—as the most densely populated in the country. Given their high population concentrations, these areas demand strategic infrastructure and public service improvements.

Salmiya emerged as the most densely populated area, with 321,190 residents, followed by Farwaniya in second place, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh in third, Hawalli in fourth, and Mahboula in fifth, with a population of 218,153.

Kuwait’s total population reached 4.9 million in 2023. Among Kuwaiti nationals, the gender ratio was nearly balanced, with males accounting for 49% and females 51%. However, a notable disparity existed among non-Kuwaitis, where males represented 66% compared to females at 34%.

 - 17% of Kuwait’s total population is under 15 years of age.

- 80% fall within the 15–64 age group.

- Only 3% are 65 years or older.

Among Kuwaiti nationals, the age distribution differs:

- 32% are under 15.

- 64% are between 15–64.

- 5% are 65 or older.

- Kuwaitis constitute 31% of the total population.
The largest expatriate communities are:

- Indians (20%)

- Egyptians (13%)

The total workforce in Kuwait stands at 2,247,029, with:

Public Sector: 517,022 workers (23%)

Private Sector: 1,730,007 workers (77%)

Public Sector Employment:

Kuwaitis dominate at 77.52%.

Among non-Kuwaitis, Egyptians lead at 7.25%, followed by Indians at 4.42%.

Private Sector Employment:

Indians form the largest group (31.1%), followed by Egyptians (25.4%).

Kuwaitis account for only 4.1% of private sector workers.

These statistics highlight critical demographic and labor market trends, underscoring the need for targeted policy measures to address infrastructure demands and workforce dynamics in Kuwait’s most populous regions.