Salmiya tops list as Kuwait’s most densely populated area
Recent data from the Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) highlights that Salmiya, Farwaniya, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Hawalli, and Mahboula are the most densely populated areas in Kuwait, emphasizing the need for enhanced infrastructure and public service development in these regions.
According to the statistics, Salmiya ranks as the most densely populated area in Kuwait with 321,190 residents, followed by Farwaniya, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Hawalli, and Mahboula, which holds fifth place with a population of 218,153.
The statistics indicated that Kuwait’s population reached 4.9 million last year. Among Kuwaiti citizens, the gender distribution was nearly equal; 49 percent male and 51 percent female. In contrast, non-Kuwaitis showed a significant gender gap, with males making up 66 percent and females 34 percent.
The data revealed that, individuals under the age of 15 made up 17 percent of Kuwait’s total population, while those between 15 and 64 years constituted the majority at 80 percent. Seniors aged 65 and above accounted for just 3 percent.
Kuwaitis make up 31 percent of the total population, while the largest non-Kuwaiti communities are Indians at 20 percent and Egyptians at 13 percent.
Labor market data revealed that the total number of workers in Kuwait’s public and private sectors reached 2,247,029. Of these, around 517,022 individuals or 23 percent were employed in the public sector, while 1,730,007 individuals or 77 percent worked in the private sector.
In the government sector, Kuwaitis made up the majority of the workforce, accounting for 77.52 percent. Among non-Kuwaitis employed in this sector, Egyptians formed the largest group, representing 7.25 percent of the total, followed by Indians at 4.42 percent.
In the private sector, Indian nationals made up the largest share of the workforce at 31.1 percent, followed by Egyptians at 25.4 percent, while Kuwaitis represented just 4.1 percent of the total private sector workforce.
Source: Al Rai
