Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Kuwait  | Saudi Arabia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | State of Kuwait | Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuwait City | Riyadh |
Latitude  | 29° 0′ 0″ N | 24° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 45° 0′ 0″ E | 45° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Kuwait is 17,818 sq km, and the total area of Saudi Arabia is 2,149,690 sq km. Kuwait is smaller than Saudi Arabia by 2,131,872 sq km. Kuwait is around 120.65 times smaller than Saudi Arabia.
Indicators | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 17,818 Sq km | 2,149,690 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,131,872 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 6,880 Sq Mile | 830,000 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 823,120 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 0.0 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuwait City | Riyadh |
Demonyms  | Kuwaiti | Saudi, Saudi Arabian |
Official Languages  | Arabic | Arabic |
Government Status  | Unitary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 76.7 % | 93 % |
The people of Kuwait are called Kuwaiti, and the people of Saudi Arabia are called Saudi, Saudi Arabian.
Indicators | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Kuwaiti dinar | Saudi riyal |
Currency Symbol  | KWD | SAR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +965 | +966 |
Internet TLD  | .kw | .sa |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Saturday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KW | SA |
Indicators | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | النشيد الوطني (An-Našīd al-Waṭanī) | النشيد الوطني (Al-Salam Al-Malaki) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem | Chant of the Saudi Nation |
National Animal  | Arabian Camel | Arabian Horse |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Falcon |
National Flower  | Arfaj | Arfaj |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green, white, red and black | Green and white |
Indicators | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 05:55 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard 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 [05:55 PM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
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 Saudi Arabia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 36,947,025.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Kuwait had 32,636,917 less people than Saudi Arabia.
The annual Population Growth in Kuwait is 1.71% and the annual population growth in Saudi Arabia is 1.62%.
Indicators | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.4 % | 17.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81.8 % | 79.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.79 % | 2.63 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuwait City | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 05:55 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 29.32 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 3.33 km/hr, 348 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 34 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.09 (Births Per Woman) | 2.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 55.72 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 95.41 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 29.96 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 76.47 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 7.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 5.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (55.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (114 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Colon and rectum cancers ( 4.7 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.2 (people per 100K population) | 18.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.91 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.97 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.04 (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 114 people per 100,000 people in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia, spent [ 5.97% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 34 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 41.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 40.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Kuwait, are 1.02 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Saudi Arabia.
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