Population
Kuwait is higher
Kuwait records 4,897,263, about 3.08× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Kuwait is higher
Kuwait records 17,820 km², about 22.3× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Kuwait is higher
Kuwait records $160.23 billion, about 3.40× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇭 Bahrain1,588,670
🇰🇼 Kuwait4,897,263
Kuwait’s population is 208% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of 3,308,593.
Surface area
🇧🇭 Bahrain800 km²
🇰🇼 Kuwait17,820 km²
Kuwait’s surface area is about 22.3× that of Bahrain, a difference of 17,020 km².
Population density
🇧🇭 Bahrain1,986 /km²
🇰🇼 Kuwait275 /km²
Bahrain’s population density is 623% higher than that of Kuwait, a difference of 1,711 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇭 Bahrain$47.11 billion · 2024
🇰🇼 Kuwait$160.23 billion · 2024
Kuwait’s nominal GDP is 240% larger than that of Bahrain, a difference of $113.12 billion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇭 Bahrain$29,654 · 2024
🇰🇼 Kuwait$32,718 · 2024
Kuwait’s GDP per capita is 10% higher than that of Bahrain, a difference of $3,064.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Manama
Kuwait City
Population
1,588,670
4,897,263
Surface area
800 km²
17,820 km²
Population density
1,986 /km²
275 /km²
Nominal GDP
$47.11 billion · 2024
$160.23 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$29,654 · 2024
$32,718 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب
Kuwaiti dinar · KWD · ك.د
Nationality
Bahraini
Kuwaiti
Phone code
+973
+965
Internet domain
.bh
.kw
ISO codes
BH / BHR
KW / KWT
Time zone
Asia/Bahrain
Asia/Kuwait
Native name
البحرين
الكويت
| Measure | Bahrain | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Manama | Kuwait City |
| Population | 1,588,670 | 4,897,263 |
| Surface area | 800 km² | 17,820 km² |
| Population density | 1,986 /km² | 275 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $47.11 billion · 2024 | $160.23 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $29,654 · 2024 | $32,718 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Bahraini dinar · BHD · .د.ب | Kuwaiti dinar · KWD · ك.د |
| Nationality | Bahraini | Kuwaiti |
| Phone code | +973 | +965 |
| Internet domain | .bh | .kw |
| ISO codes | BH / BHR | KW / KWT |
| Time zone | Asia/Bahrain | Asia/Kuwait |
| Native name | البحرين | الكويت |
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Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.
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Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a small but wealthy nation in the Arabian Peninsula. It is known for its significant oil reserves and modern urban landscape, with a population of around 4.3 million people.
Full Kuwait profile →Bahrain & Kuwait: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Bahrain?
The capital of Bahrain is Manama.
What is the population of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a recorded population of approximately 1,588,670 people.
How big is Bahrain?
Bahrain covers an area of about 800 km².
What is the population density of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a population density of roughly 1,986 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $47.11 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Bahrain?
Bahrain has a GDP per capita of approximately $29,654.
What currency is used in Bahrain?
Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar (BHD), with the symbol .د.ب.
Where is Bahrain located?
Bahrain is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Bahrain?
The native name of Bahrain is البحرين.
What are people from Bahrain called?
People from Bahrain are referred to as Bahraini.
What is the phone calling code for Bahrain?
The international dialing code for Bahrain is +973.
What is the internet domain for Bahrain?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bahrain is .bh.
What time zone is Bahrain in?
Bahrain uses the Asia/Bahrain time zone.
What is Bahrain known for?
Bahrain, an island nation in the heart of the Persian Gulf, blends ultramodern skylines with a rich maritime legacy, offering a vibrant snapshot of the Gulf’s past and future.
What is the capital of Kuwait?
The capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City.
What is the population of Kuwait?
Kuwait has a recorded population of approximately 4,897,263 people.
How big is Kuwait?
Kuwait covers an area of about 17,820 km².
What is the population density of Kuwait?
Kuwait has a population density of roughly 275 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Kuwait?
Kuwait has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $160.23 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Kuwait?
Kuwait has a GDP per capita of approximately $32,718.
What currency is used in Kuwait?
Kuwait uses the Kuwaiti dinar (KWD), with the symbol ك.د.
Where is Kuwait located?
Kuwait is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Kuwait?
The native name of Kuwait is الكويت.
What are people from Kuwait called?
People from Kuwait are referred to as Kuwaiti.
What is the phone calling code for Kuwait?
The international dialing code for Kuwait is +965.
What is the internet domain for Kuwait?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Kuwait is .kw.
What time zone is Kuwait in?
Kuwait uses the Asia/Kuwait time zone.
What is Kuwait known for?
Kuwait, officially the State of Kuwait, is a small but wealthy nation in the Arabian Peninsula. It is known for its significant oil reserves and modern urban landscape, with a population of around 4.3 million people.