Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Kuwait  | Afghanistan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | State of Kuwait | Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuwait City | Kabul |
Latitude  | 29° 0′ 0″ N | 34° 31′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 45° 0′ 0″ E | 69° 11′ 0″ E |
The total area of Kuwait is 17,818 sq km, and the total area of Afghanistan is 652,867 sq km. Kuwait is smaller than Afghanistan by 635,049 sq km. Kuwait is around 36.64 times smaller than Afghanistan.
Indicators | Kuwait | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 17,818 Sq km | 652,867 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 635,049 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 6,880 Sq Mile | 252,073 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 245,193 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | Negligible |
Indicators | Kuwait | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuwait City | Kabul |
Demonyms  | Kuwaiti | Afghan |
Official Languages  | Arabic | Pashto, Dari |
Government Status  | Unitary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary totalitarian provisional theocratic Islamic emirate |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 76.7 % | 99.7 % |
The people of Kuwait are called Kuwaiti, and the people of Afghanistan are called Afghan.
Indicators | Kuwait | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Kuwaiti dinar | Afghan Afghani |
Currency Symbol  | KWD | AFN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +965 | +93 |
Internet TLD  | .kw | .af |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KW | AF |
Indicators | Kuwait | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | النشيد الوطني (An-Našīd al-Waṭanī) | Dā də Bātorāno Kor |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem | This Is the Home of the Brave |
National Animal  | Arabian Camel | Snow Leopard |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Golden Eagle |
National Flower  | Arfaj | Tulip |
National Sport  | Football | Buzkashi |
National Colors  | Green, white, red and black | Black, red, green and white |
Indicators | Kuwait | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 08:21 AM | 09:51 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Kuwait is [08:21 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Afghanistan is [09:51 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
Kuwait is [ 1 hours and 30 minutes ] behind of Afghanistan.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Kuwait as of 2023 is estimated to be around 4,310,108, and the total population of Afghanistan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 42,239,854.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Kuwait had 37,929,746 less people than Afghanistan.
The annual Population Growth in Kuwait is 1.71% and the annual population growth in Afghanistan is 2.96%.
Indicators | Kuwait | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.4 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81.8 % | 68.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.79 % | 2.32 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuwait City | Kabul |
Current Time | 08:21 AM | 09:51 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 25.01 Degree Celsius | 19.98 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.57 km/hr, 11 Degree | 2.99 km/hr, 258 Degree |
Humidity  | 46 % | 32 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.09 (Births Per Woman) | 4.52 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 55.72 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 329.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 29.96 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 203.02 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 7.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 44.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Kuwait | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (55.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (105.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Colon and rectum cancers ( 4.7 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 15.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.2 (people per 100K population) | 24.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.91 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.13 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.03 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Kuwait, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 55.3 people per 100,000 people in Kuwait, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 105.8 people per 100,000 people in Afghanistan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Kuwait, spent [ 5.78% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Afghanistan, spent [ 21.83% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Kuwait | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 41.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 19.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.02 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Kuwait, are 2.16 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Afghanistan.
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