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Historical Overview of the Census
Kuwait's first census
The first official census was conducted in 1957, with a population of about 206,473, of whom 92,851 were arrivals.
Completion of the 1961 census under the supervision of the Social Affairs department of the Ministry of Social Affairs
Kuwait's population stood at 321,621, of whom 62% were male and 37% female. This difference in the qualitative composition of the population is due to the external migration experienced by Kuwait.
the Central Statistical Bureau became responsible for conducting the State’s census
The Statistics, Census Act No. 27 of 1963 was promulgated, and the Central Statistical Bureau became responsible for conducting the State's census.
the Central Statistical Bureau completed the census by adopting the comprehensive field inventory as a methodology
Since 1965; Kuwait has been conducting regular censuses every five years.
The Central Statistical Bureau completed the 1975 census by adopting a comprehensive field inventory as a methodology
At the 1975 census, the total population was 994,837, of whom 31% were Kuwaitis and 69% non-Kuwaitis.
The Central Statistical Bureau completed the 1985 census by adopting a comprehensive field inventory as a methodology
In the 1985 census, the population was approximately 1,697,301, of whom 56% were male and 44% female.
The Central Statistical Bureau completed the 1995 census by adopting a comprehensive field inventory as a methodology
At the 1995 census; the total population was approximately 1,577,598, of whom 58% were non-Kuwaitis.
The Central Statistical Bureau completed the general population, housing and enterprises census in 2005 by adopting the comprehensive field survey as a methodology
In April 2005, the general population, housing and installations census, the ninth of Kuwait's census series and the first in the twenty-first century, was conducted. Preliminary results of this latest census resulted in a population of 2,213,403, of whom 880,774 were Kuwaitis and 1,332,629 were non-Kuwaitis.
The Central Statistical Bureau completed the 2011 census by adopting the global field inventory as a methodology
The Central Statistical Bureau conducted the tenth census of the series of censuses of the State of Kuwait, which is conducted for the first time in coordination with the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, and within the framework of the United Nations global programme. For this reason, it was decided to conduct three censuses:
The first is about buildings, the second is about population and housing, and the third is about establishments in successive periods of time during 2011.
The field work for the General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments 2010/2011 was completed during the period from 04/21/2011 to 07/07/2011. It used ICR (Intelligent Character Recognition) technology for the first time in collecting and entering census data.
The main objective of conducting the general census is to provide a huge database on the population and its various characteristics, and to draw the demographic map of society, in a world whose features are changing very quickly due to scientific and technological progress, which contributes to achieving human development for the population and their living conditions.
Among the most important data provided by the census is the inventory of human resources and their demographic characteristics, and the provision of comprehensive and accurate data on economic and social characteristics, in addition to the characteristics of buildings, housing and households, which are considered the basic foundation for any study of development. The census also contributes to providing a large amount of detailed information about the economic situation and trends in the country, to serve as a basic tool in the hands of decision-makers, planners, and those interested in development affairs, and to meet the demands of researchers and scholars.
2021 Census (First Registry Census)
The Ministry of State for Communications and Information Technology has implemented the Registration Census Project of Kuwait 2021 through cooperation with Central Statistical Bureau and the Public Authority for Civil Information by investing the resources, national cadres, support expertise and cooperation of the data providers that have yielded the desired outcomes. The General Census is the main pillar of the official statistics system in Kuwait and is one of the projects implemented to provide quality and coordinated population statistics through the harmonization of administrative records of governmental and non-governmental entities in line with the census's requirements to support the State in using its record sources and conducting the first registration census of Kuwait 2021.
This census is in line with international statistical standards that urge countries to use administrative records in statistical processes and to create a sophisticated statistical system that contributes to the provision of comprehensive statistical data on the population's distribution and its basic, demographic, social and economic characteristics. As well as providing statistical data on buildings and population conditions, data on economic establishments and activities carried out and the number of employees and their geographical distribution to be used for planning and economic and social development in order to serve the implementation of development plans and achieve Kuwait Vision 2035 "New Kuwait".
Kuwait's 2021 registration census relies on integrated databases of relevant administrative records to ensure their consistency and complementarity and to provide information for policymakers and decision makers digitally that is the basis for evidence-based decision-making for the government sector, the private sector, academia, researchers and the public and meet the demand for quality and continuity data locally, regionally and internationally.