Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kuwait
Kuwait: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 122,456 arrivals in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
122,456 arrivals
Change on year
up 38.1%
World rank
166th
of 203 countries
All-time high
307,000 arrivals
in 2013
All-time low
72,000 arrivals
in 1995
Years of data
29
1995–2023
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kuwait, 1995–2023
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
In 2023, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kuwait stood at 122,456 arrivals.
That represents a change of up 38.1% on the previous year and down 60.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kuwait peaked at 307,000 arrivals in 2013 and was at its lowest, 72,000 arrivals, 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.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 72,000 arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 76,000 arrivals | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 79,000 arrivals | +3.9% |
| 1998 | 77,000 arrivals | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 84,000 arrivals | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 78,000 arrivals | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 73,000 arrivals | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 96,000 arrivals | +31.5% |
| 2003 | 94,000 arrivals | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 91,000 arrivals | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 104,000 arrivals | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 185,000 arrivals | +77.9% |
| 2007 | 293,000 arrivals | +58.4% |
| 2008 | 259,000 arrivals | -11.6% |
| 2009 | 297,000 arrivals | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 207,000 arrivals | -30.3% |
| 2011 | 269,000 arrivals | +30.0% |
| 2012 | 300,000 arrivals | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 307,000 arrivals | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 198,000 arrivals | -35.5% |
| 2015 | 182,000 arrivals | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 203,000 arrivals | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 183,000 arrivals | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 200,000 arrivals | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 153,000 arrivals | -23.5% |
| 2020 | 86,485 arrivals | -43.5% |
| 2021 | 84,971 arrivals | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 88,670 arrivals | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 122,456 arrivals | +38.1% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 122,456 arrivals is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.67 million arrivals, 3% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 122,456 arrivals is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.66 million arrivals, 5% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77,600 arrivals | 72,000 arrivals | 84,000 arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 157,000 arrivals | 73,000 arrivals | 297,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 220,200 arrivals | 153,000 arrivals | 307,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 95,646 arrivals | 84,971 arrivals | 122,456 arrivals | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 163 Bangladesh 135,000 arrivals compare
- 164 Burkina Faso 132,000 arrivals compare
- 165 Angola 130,000 arrivals compare
- 167 Liechtenstein 117,789 arrivals compare
- 168 Cook Islands 113,600 arrivals compare
- 169 Guinea 99,000 arrivals 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 arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kuwait?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Kuwait was 122,456 arrivals in 2023, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 307,000 arrivals in 2013.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,000 arrivals in 1995.
- How does Kuwait rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Kuwait ranks 166th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad 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 UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.