Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Jordan is higher
Nominal GDP
Kuwait is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Jordan’s population is 136% larger than that of Kuwait, a difference of 6,655,613.
Surface area
Jordan’s surface area is 401% larger than that of Kuwait, a difference of 71,498 km².
Population density
Kuwait’s population density is 112% higher than that of Jordan, a difference of 145 /km².
Nominal GDP
Kuwait’s nominal GDP is 200% larger than that of Jordan, a difference of $106.87 billion.
GDP per capita
Kuwait’s GDP per capita is 608% higher than that of Jordan, a difference of $28,100.
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
Amman
Kuwait City
Population
11,552,876
4,897,263
Surface area
89,318 km²
17,820 km²
Population density
129 /km²
275 /km²
Nominal GDP
$53.35 billion · 2024
$160.23 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$4,618 · 2024
$32,718 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د
Kuwaiti dinar · KWD · ك.د
Nationality
Jordanian
Kuwaiti
Phone code
+962
+965
Internet domain
.jo
.kw
ISO codes
JO / JOR
KW / KWT
Time zone
Asia/Amman
Asia/Kuwait
Native name
الأردن
الكويت
| Measure | Jordan | Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Amman | Kuwait City |
| Population | 11,552,876 | 4,897,263 |
| Surface area | 89,318 km² | 17,820 km² |
| Population density | 129 /km² | 275 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $53.35 billion · 2024 | $160.23 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $4,618 · 2024 | $32,718 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Jordanian dinar · JOD · ا.د | Kuwaiti dinar · KWD · ك.د |
| Nationality | Jordanian | Kuwaiti |
| Phone code | +962 | +965 |
| Internet domain | .jo | .kw |
| ISO codes | JO / JOR | KW / KWT |
| Time zone | Asia/Amman | Asia/Kuwait |
| Native name | الأردن | الكويت |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Jordan
Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a landlocked country in Western Asia, known for its historical sites, diverse culture, and strategic position in the Middle East.
Full Jordan profile →About Kuwait
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 →Jordan & Kuwait: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
What is the population of Jordan?
Jordan has a recorded population of approximately 11,552,876 people.
How big is Jordan?
Jordan covers an area of about 89,318 km².
What is the population density of Jordan?
Jordan has a population density of roughly 129 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Jordan?
Jordan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $53.35 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Jordan?
Jordan has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,618.
What currency is used in Jordan?
Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD), with the symbol ا.د.
Where is Jordan located?
Jordan is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Jordan?
The native name of Jordan is الأردن.
What are people from Jordan called?
People from Jordan are referred to as Jordanian.
What is the phone calling code for Jordan?
The international dialing code for Jordan is +962.
What is the internet domain for Jordan?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Jordan is .jo.
What time zone is Jordan in?
Jordan uses the Asia/Amman time zone.
What is Jordan known for?
Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a landlocked country in Western Asia, known for its historical sites, diverse culture, and strategic position in the Middle East.
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.