International tourist trips in Kuwait
Kuwait: International tourist trips was 122,456 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
122,456
Change on year
up 38.1%
World rank
166th
of 203 countries
All-time high
307,000
in 2013
All-time low
72,000
in 1995
Years of data
29
1995–2023
International tourist trips in Kuwait, 1995–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, international tourist trips in Kuwait stood at 122,456.
That represents a change of up 38.1% on the previous year and down 60.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourist trips in Kuwait peaked at 307,000 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 72,000, in 1995.
That places Kuwait 166th out of 203 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International tourist trips in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 72,000 | — |
| 1996 | 76,000 | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 79,000 | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 77,000 | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 84,000 | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 78,000 | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 73,000 | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 96,000 | +31.5% |
| 2003 | 94,000 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 91,000 | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 104,000 | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 185,000 | +77.9% |
| 2007 | 293,000 | +58.4% |
| 2008 | 259,000 | -11.6% |
| 2009 | 297,000 | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 207,000 | -30.3% |
| 2011 | 269,000 | +30.0% |
| 2012 | 300,000 | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 307,000 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 198,000 | -35.5% |
| 2015 | 182,000 | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 203,000 | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 183,000 | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 200,000 | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 153,000 | -23.5% |
| 2020 | 86,485 | -43.5% |
| 2021 | 84,971 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 88,670 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 122,456 | +38.1% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 122,456 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.67 million, 3% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 122,456 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.66 million, 5% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77,600 | 72,000 | 84,000 | 5 |
| 2000s | 157,000 | 73,000 | 297,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 220,200 | 153,000 | 307,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 95,646 | 84,971 | 122,456 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 163 Bangladesh 135,000 compare
- 164 Burkina Faso 132,000 compare
- 165 Angola 130,000 compare
- 167 Liechtenstein 117,789 compare
- 168 Cook Islands 113,600 compare
- 169 Guinea 99,000 compare
More reference data data for Kuwait
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.092 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2888 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0052 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourist trips in Kuwait?
- International tourist trips in Kuwait was 122,456 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international tourist trips recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 307,000 in 2013.
- What is the lowest international tourist trips recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,000 in 1995.
- How does Kuwait rank for international tourist trips?
- Kuwait ranks 166th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is international tourist trips rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of International tourist trips. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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