Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Kuwait

Kuwait: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) was 3,114 in 2027. β—† Volatile

Latest (2027)
3,114
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
110th
of 189 countries
All-time high
3,114
in 2027
All-time low
562.04
in 1991
Years of data
38
1990–2027

Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) in Kuwait, 1990–2027

1.0k2.0k3.0k1990200820271990: 699.91991: 5621992: 677.61993: 706.61994: 730.31995: 753.61996: 780.31997: 808.51998: 839.21999: 8732000: 910.22001: 9512002: 995.22003: 1.0k2004: 1.1k2005: 1.1k2006: 1.2k2007: 1.3k2008: 1.4k2009: 1.5k2010: 1.6k2011: 1.7k2012: 1.8k2013: 2.0k2014: 2.1k2015: 2.2k2016: 2.3k2017: 2.4k2018: 2.5k2019: 2.6k2020: 2.4k2021: 2.5k2022: 2.8k2023: 2.9k2024: 3.0k2025: 3.0k2026: 3.1k2027: 3.1k

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 107 Denmark 3,301 compare
  2. 108 Bulgaria 3,160 compare
  3. 109 Norway 3,122 compare
  4. 111 Sierra Leone 3,078 compare
  5. 112 New Zealand 3,072 compare
  6. 113 El Salvador 3,060 compare

See the full ranking of 276 places β†’

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All data for Kuwait β†’

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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Indicator
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,464 data points, 1990–2027
Last refreshed

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.