Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Kuwait
Kuwait: Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum was 611 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Kuwait, 2000–2025
Source: Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Analysis
In 2025, asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Kuwait stood at 611.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.0% on the previous year and down 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Kuwait peaked at 3,272 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 56, in 2000.
That places Kuwait 107th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 56 | — |
| 2001 | 82 | +46.4% |
| 2002 | 187 | +128.0% |
| 2003 | 192 | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 160 | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 209 | +30.6% |
| 2006 | 527 | +152.2% |
| 2007 | 703 | +33.4% |
| 2008 | 2,648 | +276.7% |
| 2009 | 2,984 | +12.7% |
| 2010 | 3,272 | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 1,114 | -66.0% |
| 2012 | 831 | -25.4% |
| 2013 | 1,029 | +23.8% |
| 2014 | 1,039 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 903 | -13.1% |
| 2016 | 823 | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 948 | +15.2% |
| 2018 | 983 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 1,079 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 1,054 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 1,085 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 960 | -11.5% |
| 2023 | 879 | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 783 | -10.9% |
| 2025 | 611 | -22.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 774.8 | 56 | 2,984 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,202 | 823 | 3,272 | 10 |
| 2020s | 895.33 | 611 | 1,085 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More social development data for Kuwait
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 386 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 3,369 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh 6 (2025)
- Democracy lexical 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 6 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0007 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 3,369 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0001 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Kuwait?
- Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum in Kuwait was 611 in 2025, according to Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
- What is the highest asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 3,272 in 2010.
- What is the lowest asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 56 in 2000.
- How does Kuwait rank for asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum?
- Kuwait ranks 107th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Refugee Population Statistics Database, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), published as part of Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Asylum-seekers are individuals who have sought international protection and whose claims for refugee status have not yet been determined. This includes those who are in various stages of the asylum process, such as initial application, appeal, or awaiting final decision. In specific contexts, asylum-seekers may also include those who are seeking protection under complementary forms of protection, and those enjoying temporary protection, but whose claims are still under consideration.