Kuwait's Labor Market Sees Remarkable Growth As Indians Lead The Workforce

Recent official figures have highlighted significant dynamics within Kuwait’s labor market, reflecting both shifts in workforce demographics and sectoral distribution. According to data provided by the Central Department of Statistics, Kuwait currently boasts a workforce totaling approximately two million and 133 thousand individuals.

Indians emerge as the predominant nationality within the labor force, with a staggering 535 thousand workers, followed by other nationalities. Notably, over the past year, the market welcomed an influx of 96 thousand individuals, among which 12 thousand were citizens. The labor force includes a substantial segment of 786 thousand servants, comprising 422 thousand females.

One of the most striking revelations from the data is the significant rise in the number of Nepalese workers, experiencing a remarkable 27% increase. However, while the total workforce expanded, the percentage of citizens decreased from 21.3% to 15.6%, including the family sector.

Examining the distribution of workers, Kuwaitis accounted for 454,038 individuals, constituting 21.3% of the workforce, while non-Kuwaitis numbered 2,132,996, representing 78.7%. These numbers exclude workers from the family sector, which encompasses a substantial portion of employment.

A detailed analysis reveals that the number of national workers increased marginally, from 442,647 individuals in December 2022 to 454,038 individuals in December 2023. Conversely, non-Kuwaiti workers witnessed a more pronounced increase, from 1,594,343 to 1,678,958 individuals during the same period.

Furthermore, educational attainment among workers remained relatively stable, with a notable increase observed among Kuwaitis holding university qualifications and above. Interestingly, the distribution of non-Kuwaiti workers based on educational levels showed minimal fluctuations, except for a slight rise among those with high school qualifications.

In terms of employment by nationality, Indians led the workforce, followed closely by Egyptians and Kuwaitis. Notable changes were observed in the number of workers from various nationalities, with significant increases in Indian and Nepalese workers and a decrease in Egyptian workers.

Sector-wise, over half of employment remains concentrated in the private sector, accounting for 56.8% of all sectors. Conversely, the family sector represents 31.9% of total employment, while the government sector constitutes 16.3%.

An intriguing trend emerges regarding the distribution of national workers across economic activities within the private sector. More than half of them are engaged in accommodation and food services, financial and insurance activities, and construction. Conversely, non-Kuwaiti labor in the private sector is predominantly concentrated in accommodation and food services, construction, and manufacturing industries.

Overall, these figures provide valuable insights into Kuwait’s labor market dynamics, underscoring the diverse composition of its workforce and the evolving trends within different sectors.

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