Oldest Cities in Kuwait

Top 22 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Kuwait

1 Ar Rumaythīyah 08 37.3

2 Salwá 08 37.3

3 Şabāḩ as Sālim 09 37.3

4 Mazāri‘ al ‘Abdalī 05 37.3

5 Kuwait City 02 37.3

6 Janūb as Surrah 07 37.3

7 Ḩawallī 08 37.3

8 Bayān 08 37.3

9 Az Zawr 02 37.3

10 Ash Shāmīyah 02 37.3

11 As Sālimīyah 08 37.3

12 Ad Dasmah 02 37.3

13 Ar Riqqah 04 37.3

14 Ar Rābiyah 02 37.3

15 Al Wafrah 04 37.3

16 Al Manqaf 04 37.3

17 Al Mahbūlah 04 37.3

18 Al Jahrā’ 05 37.3

19 Al Finţās 04 37.3

20 Al Farwānīyah 07 37.3

21 Al Faḩāḩīl 04 37.3

22 Al Aḩmadī 04 37.3

Cities with the oldest median ages in Kuwait often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Ar Rumaythīyah has a median age of 37.3 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Ar Rumaythīyah's residents are over 37.3 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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