Largest Cities in Kuwait

Top 22 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Kuwait

Largest Cities — Kuwait

1 Al Aḩmadī 04 637,411

2 Ḩawallī 08 164,212

3 As Sālimīyah 08 147,649

4 Şabāḩ as Sālim 09 139,163

5 Al Farwānīyah 07 86,525

6 Al Faḩāḩīl 04 68,290

7 Kuwait City 02 60,064

8 Ar Rumaythīyah 08 58,135

9 Ar Riqqah 04 52,068

10 Salwá 08 40,945

11 Al Manqaf 04 39,025

12 Ar Rābiyah 02 36,447

13 Bayān 08 30,635

14 Al Jahrā’ 05 24,281

15 Al Finţās 04 23,071

16 Janūb as Surrah 07 18,496

17 Al Mahbūlah 04 18,178

18 Ad Dasmah 02 17,585

19 Ash Shāmīyah 02 13,762

20 Al Wafrah 04 10,017

21 Mazāri‘ al ‘Abdalī 05 6,835

22 Az Zawr 02 5,750

The largest cities in Kuwait represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Al Aḩmadī leads with a population of 637,411, followed by Ḩawallī and As Sālimīyah. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 08 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Al Aḩmadī's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 08 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,174,960.

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