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Kuwait
Petroleum Power, Desert Roots
Overview
A small but extremely wealthy Gulf state sitting atop massive oil reserves, with a parliamentary system, modern skyline, and strong social welfare programs.
Geographic Context
Region
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Land Area
17,818 km²
Capital
Kuwait City
Languages
Arabic
Currencies
Kuwaiti dinar (د.ك)
At a Glance
39
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
26
Freedom
48
Security
44
Life Expectancy
79 yrs
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Urbanization
100%
Cost Index
62
Housing Index
73
Healthcare Access
28/100
Climate
Average Temperature
26.3°C
Average AQI
76
Most Temperate Cities
1 Al Wafrah 26.7°C
2 Abu Al Hasaniya 26.4°C
3 Abu Fatira 26.4°C
4 Al Faḩāḩīl 26.4°C
5 Al Finţās 26.4°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Bayān 56 AQI
2 Şabāḩ as Sālim 56 AQI
3 Abu Al Hasaniya 64 AQI
4 Abu Fatira 64 AQI
5 Al Finţās 64 AQI
Cities
Abu Al Hasaniya Abu Fatira Ad Dasmah Bayān Janūb as Surrah Şabāḩ as Sālim Al Faḩāḩīl Al Farwānīyah Al Finţās Al Funayţīs Al Jahrā’ Al Mahbūlah
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 62
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 73
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 15.00%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Top Income Tax 0.00%
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 32/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 2/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 96 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 44
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 4.90% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 257 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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