Population

KuwaitvsPalestinian Territory Occupied
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Kuwait is higher
Nominal GDP
Kuwait is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Palestinian Territory Occupied’s population is 8.0% larger than that of Kuwait, a difference of 391,889.
Surface area
Kuwait’s surface area is 196% larger than that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of 11,795 km².
Population density
Palestinian Territory Occupied’s population density is 219% higher than that of Kuwait, a difference of 603 /km².
Nominal GDP
Kuwait’s nominal GDP is about 11.7× that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of $146.52 billion.
GDP per capita
Kuwait’s GDP per capita is about 12.6× that of Palestinian Territory Occupied, a difference of $30,125.
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
Kuwait City
East Jerusalem
Population
4,897,263
5,289,152
Surface area
17,820 km²
6,025 km²
Population density
275 /km²
878 /km²
Nominal GDP
$160.23 billion · 2024
$13.71 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$32,718 · 2024
$2,592 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
Western Asia
Western Asia
Currency
Kuwaiti dinar · KWD · ك.د
Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪
Nationality
Kuwaiti
Palestinian
Phone code
+965
+970
Internet domain
.kw
.ps
ISO codes
KW / KWT
PS / PSE
Time zone
Asia/Kuwait
Asia/Gaza, Asia/Hebron
Native name
الكويت
فلسطين
| Measure | Kuwait | Palestinian Territory Occupied |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kuwait City | East Jerusalem |
| Population | 4,897,263 | 5,289,152 |
| Surface area | 17,820 km² | 6,025 km² |
| Population density | 275 /km² | 878 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $160.23 billion · 2024 | $13.71 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $32,718 · 2024 | $2,592 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Western Asia | Western Asia |
| Currency | Kuwaiti dinar · KWD · ك.د | Israeli new shekel · ILS · ₪ |
| Nationality | Kuwaiti | Palestinian |
| Phone code | +965 | +970 |
| Internet domain | .kw | .ps |
| ISO codes | KW / KWT | PS / PSE |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuwait | Asia/Gaza, Asia/Hebron |
| Native name | الكويت | فلسطين |
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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout 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 →About Palestinian Territory Occupied
The Palestinian Territory Occupied refers to the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, territories that have been under Israeli occupation since 1967. These territories are considered by international law to be occupied land, and their final status is a central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Full Palestinian Territory Occupied profile →Kuwait & Palestinian Territory Occupied: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Palestinian Territory Occupied?
The capital of Palestinian Territory Occupied is East Jerusalem.
What is the population of Palestinian Territory Occupied?
Palestinian Territory Occupied has a recorded population of approximately 5,289,152 people.
How big is Palestinian Territory Occupied?
Palestinian Territory Occupied covers an area of about 6,025 km².
What is the population density of Palestinian Territory Occupied?
Palestinian Territory Occupied has a population density of roughly 878 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Palestinian Territory Occupied?
Palestinian Territory Occupied has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $13.71 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Palestinian Territory Occupied?
Palestinian Territory Occupied has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,592.
What currency is used in Palestinian Territory Occupied?
Palestinian Territory Occupied uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS), with the symbol ₪.
Where is Palestinian Territory Occupied located?
Palestinian Territory Occupied is located in Western Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Palestinian Territory Occupied?
The native name of Palestinian Territory Occupied is فلسطين.
What are people from Palestinian Territory Occupied called?
People from Palestinian Territory Occupied are referred to as Palestinian.
What is the phone calling code for Palestinian Territory Occupied?
The international dialing code for Palestinian Territory Occupied is +970.
What is the internet domain for Palestinian Territory Occupied?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Palestinian Territory Occupied is .ps.
What time zone is Palestinian Territory Occupied in?
Palestinian Territory Occupied spans 2 time zones including Asia/Gaza, Asia/Hebron.
What is Palestinian Territory Occupied known for?
The Palestinian Territory Occupied refers to the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip, territories that have been under Israeli occupation since 1967. These territories are considered by international law to be occupied land, and their final status is a central issue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.