Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Kuwait  | Oman  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | State of Kuwait | Sultanate of Oman |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuwait City | Muscat |
Latitude  | 29° 0′ 0″ N | 21° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 45° 0′ 0″ E | 57° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Kuwait is 17,818 sq km, and the total area of Oman is 309,500 sq km. Kuwait is smaller than Oman by 291,682 sq km. Kuwait is around 17.37 times smaller than Oman.
Indicators | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 17,818 Sq km | 309,500 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 291,682 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 6,880 Sq Mile | 119,500 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 112,620 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | Negligible |
Indicators | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuwait City | Muscat |
Demonyms  | Kuwaiti | Omani |
Official Languages  | Arabic | Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 76.7 % | 88.9 % |
The people of Kuwait are called Kuwaiti, and the people of Oman are called Omani.
Indicators | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Kuwaiti dinar | Omani rial |
Currency Symbol  | KWD | OMR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +965 | +968 |
Internet TLD  | .kw | .om |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KW | OM |
Indicators | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | النشيد الوطني (An-Našīd al-Waṭanī) | يا ربنا احفظ لنا جلالة السلطان (Ya Rabbana Ehfaz Lana) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem | Sultanic Salutation |
National Animal  | Arabian Camel | Arabian Oryx |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Arabian Oryx |
National Flower  | Arfaj | Rose laevigata |
National Sport  | Football | Soccer |
National Colors  | Green, white, red and black | Red, white and green |
Indicators | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 | Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:32 AM | 04:32 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+4 (Oman Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+4 (Oman 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 [03:32 AM], [Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Oman is [04:32 AM], [Wednesday, 9th April, 2025].
Kuwait is [ 1 hours ] behind of Oman.
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 Oman as of 2023 is estimated to be around 4,644,384.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Kuwait had 334,276 less people than Oman.
The annual Population Growth in Kuwait is 1.71% and the annual population growth in Oman is 2.01%.
Indicators | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.4 % | 17.3 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81.8 % | 80.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.79 % | 2.61 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuwait City | Muscat |
Current Time | 03:32 AM | 04:32 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 27.66 Degree Celsius | 26.02 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.99 km/hr, 341 Degree | 3.12 km/hr, 263 Degree |
Humidity  | 41 % | 26 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.09 (Births Per Woman) | 2.57 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 55.72 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 119.3 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 29.96 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 81.13 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 7.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (55.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (106.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Colon and rectum cancers ( 4.7 people per 100K population) | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 6.5 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.2 (people per 100K population) | 11 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.91 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.85 (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 106.3 people per 100,000 people in Oman, 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 Oman, spent [ 4.37% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Kuwait | Oman |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.6 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 41.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 31.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.88 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Kuwait, are 1.33 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Oman.
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