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Kuwait's currency, the Kuwaiti dinar, is consistently ranked among the highest-valued currency units in the world.
Kuwait
State of Kuwait
Population, GDP, and key facts about Kuwait — updated for 2026.
Capital · KUWAIT CITYContinent · ASIAISO · KWT
Kuwait quick facts
- Population
- 4,897,263
- Area
- 17,820 km²
- Population density
- 272 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 160.9 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 32.9K
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Currency
- Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك, KWD)
- Language
- Arabic
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What is the capital of Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
What is Kuwait's population?
Kuwait has a population of 4,897,263.
What is Kuwait's GDP per capita?
Kuwait's GDP per capita is US$ 32.9K.
What is the currency of Kuwait?
The currency of Kuwait is the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD).
Is Kuwait bigger than Oman?
Oman is about 17× the size of Kuwait by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.