Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Kuwait  | Malaysia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | State of Kuwait | Malaysia |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuwait City | Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya |
Latitude  | 29° 0′ 0″ N | 2° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 45° 0′ 0″ E | 112° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Kuwait is 17,818 sq km, and the total area of Malaysia is 330,803 sq km. Kuwait is smaller than Malaysia by 312,985 sq km. Kuwait is around 18.57 times smaller than Malaysia.
Indicators | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 17,818 Sq km | 330,803 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 312,985 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 6,880 Sq Mile | 127,724 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 120,844 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuwait City | Kuala Lumpur |
Demonyms  | Kuwaiti | Malaysian |
Official Languages  | Arabic | Malay |
Government Status  | Unitary constitutional elective monarchy | Federal parliamentary constitutional elective monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 76.7 % | 63.5 % |
The people of Kuwait are called Kuwaiti, and the people of Malaysia are called Malaysian.
Indicators | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Kuwaiti dinar | Malaysian ringgit |
Currency Symbol  | KWD | MYR |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +965 | +60 |
Internet TLD  | .kw | .my |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KW | MY |
Indicators | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | النشيد الوطني (An-Našīd al-Waṭanī) | Negaraku |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem | My Country |
National Animal  | Arabian Camel | Malayan Tiger |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Rhinoceros Hornbill |
National Flower  | Arfaj | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Football | Sepak Takraw |
National Colors  | Green, white, red and black | Gold and black |
Indicators | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:48 AM | 09:48 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+8 (Malaysia 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 [04:48 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Malaysia is [09:48 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Kuwait is [ 5 hours ] behind of Malaysia.
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 Malaysia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,308,525.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Kuwait had 29,998,417 less people than Malaysia.
The annual Population Growth in Kuwait is 1.71% and the annual population growth in Malaysia is 1.31%.
Indicators | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.4 % | 15.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81.8 % | 77.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.79 % | 7.08 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuwait City | Kuala Lumpur |
Current Time | 04:48 AM | 09:48 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 23.21 Degree Celsius | 26.89 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.87 km/hr, 343 Degree | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | 52 % | 86 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.09 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 55.72 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 144.51 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 29.96 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 72.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 7.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (55.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (115 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Colon and rectum cancers ( 4.7 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.2 (people per 100K population) | 13.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.91 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.71 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.09 (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 115 people per 100,000 people in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia, spent [ 4.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Kuwait | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 41.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.76 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 1.87 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Malaysia.
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