Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 3,114 in 2027. β Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Kuwait, 1990β2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Kuwait is 3,114, measured in 2027. That is the highest value across all 38 years on record.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Kuwait peaked at 3,114 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 562.04, in 1991.
Kuwait ranks 110th of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 743.08 | 562.04 | 872.96 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,148 | 910.2 | 1,462 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,104 | 1,557 | 2,581 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,841 | 2,417 | 3,114 | 8 |
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More work & labour data for Kuwait
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.7211 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.9054 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2002)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4407 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Urban population 5,644 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 0 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 4,171 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 5,431 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 9,602 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male, per unit of GDP 0 1000 No per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Kuwait?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) in Kuwait was 3,114 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3,114 in 2027.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 562.04 in 1991.
- How does Kuwait rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Kuwait ranks 110th out of 189 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.