Kuwait Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Kuwait's death rate was 1.6 in 2025, ranked 214th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Kuwait's death rate stood at 1.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.6 by 2025. Kuwait ranked 214th globally.
Kuwait's death rate has experienced a significant decline over the past six decades, with the indicator standing at 1.64 deaths per 1,000 people as of 2025. This marks a substantial improvement from the all-time peak of 10.39 deaths per 1,000 people in 1960, a year that also represents the beginning of available data. The death rate has continued to drop, reaching its lowest point of 1.53 deaths per 1,000 people in 2023. Kuwait's performance is comparable to other Gulf states, such as the United Arab Emirates, which reported a death rate of 1.09 deaths per 1,000 people in 2025, and Oman, with a rate of 2.05 deaths per 1,000 people. The decline in Kuwait's death rate can be attributed to advancements in healthcare and improvements in living standards. However, sustaining this trend will require continued investment in healthcare infrastructure and disease prevention measures, particularly as the country's population ages and becomes increasingly susceptible to chronic diseases.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.6 | +0.1 | #214 |
| 2023 | 1.5 | −0.2 | #3 |
| 2022 | 1.8 | −0.8 | #3 |
| 2021 | 2.6 | +0.2 | #3 |
| 2020 | 2.4 | +0.7 | #3 |
| 2019 | 1.6 | −0.3 | #3 |
| 2018 | 1.9 | +0.0 | #3 |
| 2017 | 1.9 | +0.0 | #3 |
| 2016 | 1.8 | +0.0 | #3 |
| 2015 | 1.8 | −0.0 | #3 |
| 2014 | 1.8 | −0.0 | #3 |
| 2013 | 1.8 | −0.0 | #3 |
| 2012 | 1.8 | −0.0 | #3 |
| 2011 | 1.9 | −0.1 | #3 |
| 2010 | 1.9 | −0.1 | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kuwait matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuwait's death rate was 1.6 in 2025. Ranked 214th globally. This represents a 7.3% increase from the previous year.
Kuwait's death rate peaked at 10.4 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Kuwait was 1.5 in 2023.
Kuwait ranks 214th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kuwait's death rate is projected to reach 1.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Kuwait in 2025 was 1.6. This ranks 214th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kuwait_death-rate,
title = {Kuwait Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kuwait/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}