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KW flag Kuwait

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel
Population 4.9 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 0.31 KWD
Advisory Level 3
GDP/Capita $32,718
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 22, 2026
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About KuwaitOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of Kuwait

Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a country in West Asia. It is situated at the head of the Persian Gulf in the northeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. With a coastline of approximately 500 km (311 mi), Kuwait also shares a maritime border with Iran. Kuwait is a city-state; most of the country's population reside in the urban agglomeration of Kuwait City, the capital and largest city. As of 2024, Kuwait has a population of 4.82 million, of which 1.53 million are Kuwaiti citizens while the remaining 3.29 million are foreign nationals from over 100 countries. In 2019, Kuwait had the world's third largest number of foreign nationals as a percentage of the population, where its citizens make up less than 30% of the overall population.

Capital Kuwait City
Population 4.9 million
Area 17,818 km²
Languages Arabic
Currency Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
GDP/Capita $32,718
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 3 — Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel due to serious risks. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to certain areas.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 0.31 KWD
GDP
$160.2B
GDP per Capita
$32,718

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 57 KWD
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
83.2 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Asia
Capital
Kuwait City
Area
17,818 km²
Population
4,881,254
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Languages
Arabic
Calling Code
+965
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
KW