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One death every 4,009.93 seconds on average.

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One death every 232,883.2 seconds on average.

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Kuwait · WHO 2023 · 1/1 countries. Annual totals ÷ seconds in the source year set the rate. These are illustrative averages, not real-time death reports or predictions. The death clock includes all causes, including deaths that cannot currently be prevented. Sources & calculation ↗

Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan · UN member

KuwaitKWTA healthier future.

Kuwait’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

North-star health score · v2—

Required recent goal or foundation data missing

Life expectancy84.6

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy69.5

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage47 / 52

Dated numerical series · 1 source-context notes.

Inspect Kuwait’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

Measure	Year	Value	Foundation component score
Life expectancy	2024	84.6	86.5
Under-five mortality	2024	8.1	91.9
Maternal mortality	2023	8	98.4
Suicide mortality	2021	2.3	90.8
Premature chronic-disease mortality	2021	9.3	73.4
Tuberculosis incidence	2024	10	98
Child stunting	2023	3.2	93.6
Essential health-service coverage	2023	84	84
DTP immunization	2024	99	99
Safely managed drinking water	2024	100	100
Safely managed sanitation	2024	100	100
Fine-particle air pollution	2023	62.3	0

Zero suicide

2.8 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.641

Zero needless suffering

0.177 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.361

Zero poverty

Recent comparable input missing

Final score withheld

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

Illustrative reduction 25%

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling

Annual deaths avoided2K

Of 7.9K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored70.3K

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished144.3K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed214.5K

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 2.7K equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Kuwait · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Kuwait · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

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outcomes2024

Life expectancy

84.6 years

North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Kuwait
Year	years
2024	84.6
2023	83.2
2022	80.6
2021	78.7
2020	78.8
2019	82
2018	80.1
2017	79.9
2016	79.7
2015	79.4
2014	79.1
2013	78.7
2012	78.4
2011	78.1
2010	77.7
2009	77.4
2008	77.2
2007	77
2006	76.9
2005	76.8
2004	76.7
2003	76.6
2002	76.5
2001	76.4
2000	76.2

burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

69.5 years

North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Kuwait
Year	years
2023	69.5
2022	68.6
2021	68.5
2020	68.5
2019	70.6
2018	70.4
2017	70.2
2016	69.4
2015	68.7
2014	68.6
2013	68.3
2012	68
2011	67.3
2010	67
2009	66.7
2008	65.6
2007	65.7
2006	65.5
2005	65.4
2004	65.4
2003	65.2
2002	65.1
2001	65
2000	64.5

outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

8.1 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Kuwait
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	8.1
2023	8.4
2022	8.6
2021	8.7
2020	8.8
2019	8.9
2018	8.9
2017	8.9
2016	9
2015	9.1
2014	9.3
2013	9.6
2012	10
2011	10.3
2010	10.7
2009	11
2008	11.2
2007	11.4
2006	11.6
2005	11.8
2004	12
2003	12.2
2002	12.3
2001	12.5
2000	12.7

outcomes2024

Infant mortality

7 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Kuwait
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	7
2023	7.2
2022	7.4
2021	7.5
2020	7.6
2019	7.6
2018	7.6
2017	7.7
2016	7.7
2015	7.8
2014	8
2013	8.2
2012	8.5
2011	8.8
2010	9.1
2009	9.3
2008	9.5
2007	9.6
2006	9.8
2005	9.9
2004	10
2003	10.2
2002	10.3
2001	10.5
2000	10.6

outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

4.4 per 1,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Kuwait
Year	per 1,000 live births
2024	4.4
2023	4.6
2022	4.7
2021	4.8
2020	4.9
2019	5
2018	5
2017	5
2016	5
2015	5
2014	5
2013	5.1
2012	5.2
2011	5.3
2010	5.5
2009	5.6
2008	5.7
2007	5.7
2006	5.8
2005	5.8
2004	5.9
2003	6.1
2002	6.2
2001	6.4
2000	6.6

outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

8 per 100,000 live births

North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Kuwait
Year	per 100,000 live births
2023	8
2022	8
2021	75
2020	33
2019	7
2018	8
2017	8
2016	8
2015	8
2014	8
2013	8
2012	8
2011	8
2010	9
2009	9
2008	9
2007	10
2006	10
2005	10
2004	11
2003	11
2002	11
2001	11
2000	11

outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

2.3 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Kuwait
Year	per 100,000 people
2021	2.3
2020	2.2
2019	1.9
2018	1.8
2017	1.9
2016	1.9
2015	1.9
2014	1.4
2013	1.4
2012	1.3
2011	1.1
2010	1.3
2009	1.4
2008	1.6
2007	1.5
2006	2.8
2005	3.4
2004	3.8
2003	4
2002	4.5
2001	3.7
2000	3.2

outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

15.4 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Kuwait
Year	per 100,000 people
2019	15.4
2018	16.2
2017	17.1
2016	18.1
2015	18.8
2014	19
2013	21.6
2012	24.7
2011	22.1
2010	20.1
2009	25.6
2008	28.5
2007	29.5
2006	29
2005	29.5
2004	25.4
2003	26
2002	23.5
2001	23.6
2000	26.1

outcomes2020

Intentional homicide

0.2 per 100,000 people

North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Kuwait
Year	per 100,000 people
2020	0.2
2019	0.4
2018	0.9
2017	1.1
2012	1.8
2011	1.9
2010	2
2009	1.8
2008	1.4
2007	2.4
2006	1.9
2005	1.8
2004	2
2003	1.4
2002	1.1
2001	1.9

outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

9.3 % probability ages 30–70

North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Kuwait
Year	% probability ages 30–70
2021	9.3
2020	11
2019	10.1
2018	9.9
2017	10.5
2016	10.5
2015	11.5
2014	10.8
2013	11.1
2012	11.8
2011	11.7
2010	13.1
2009	14.8
2008	16.3
2007	15
2006	15.6
2005	15.7
2004	15.2
2003	14.8
2002	15.8
2001	14.6
2000	17.4

burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

858,105 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Kuwait
Year	healthy life-years
2023	858,105
2022	818,926
2021	886,824
2020	922,005
2019	795,426
2015	686,481
2010	528,157
2000	376,143

burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

281,069 life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Kuwait
Year	life-years
2023	281,069
2022	277,963
2021	356,429
2020	380,256
2019	278,355
2015	263,295
2010	222,414
2000	190,962

burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

577,036 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Kuwait
Year	healthy life-years
2023	577,036
2022	540,963
2021	530,396
2020	541,749
2019	517,071
2015	423,186
2010	305,743
2000	185,181

outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

7,864 deaths

North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Kuwait
Year	deaths
2023	7,864
2022	7,936
2021	9,669
2020	10,668
2019	7,421
2015	6,717
2010	5,346
2000	4,367

outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

135 deaths

North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Kuwait
Year	deaths
2023	135
2022	122
2021	99
2020	108
2019	114
2015	73
2010	37
2000	57

burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

40,635 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Kuwait
Year	healthy life-years
2023	40,635
2022	37,212
2021	36,645
2020	36,433
2019	29,284
2015	26,291
2010	18,843
2000	12,186

burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

28,029 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Kuwait
Year	healthy life-years
2023	28,029
2022	23,106
2021	21,372
2020	21,459
2019	17,717
2015	15,337
2010	12,164
2000	8,143

burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

2,003 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Kuwait
Year	healthy life-years
2023	2,003
2022	1,868
2021	1,664
2020	1,591
2019	1,660
2015	1,567
2010	1,237
2000	831

burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

5,535 healthy life-years

North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Kuwait
Year	healthy life-years
2023	5,535
2022	5,373
2021	4,732
2020	4,376
2019	4,520
2015	4,387
2010	3,807
2000	2,167

disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

10 per 100,000 people

North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Kuwait
Year	per 100,000 people
2024	10
2023	11
2022	13
2021	22
2020	20
2019	23
2018	25
2017	31
2016	27
2015	26
2014	27
2013	27
2012	30
2011	29
2010	45
2009	45
2008	44
2007	34
2006	36
2005	30
2004	34
2003	36
2002	38
2001	33
2000	36

disease2025

New HIV infections

<0.1 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49

UNAIDS 2026 HIV estimates

North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

UNAIDS 2026 Spectrum estimates: national adults ages 15–49, both sexes, new infections per 1,000 uninfected adults. Published unrounded values are used for graphs; UNAIDS rounded/threshold labels are retained for displayed headlines. Missing estimate cells are not filled.

Shown series: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) · UNAIDS 2026 HIV estimates ↗

Definition & methodology ↗ · Retrieved 2026-10-06

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Kuwait
Year	per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49	Source note / interval
2025	0.084311	Source interval 0.08–0.09. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2024	0.071699	Source interval 0.07–0.08. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2023	0.061279	Source interval 0.06–0.06. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2022	0.049747	Source interval 0.05–0.05. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2021	0.040497	Source interval 0.04–0.04. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2020	0.036977	Source interval 0.03–0.04. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2019	0.030114	Source interval 0.03–0.03. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2018	0.024341	Source interval 0.02–0.03. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2017	0.020222	Source interval 0.02–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2016	0.016524	Source interval 0.02–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2015	0.013494	Source interval 0.01–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2014	0.011055	Source interval 0.01–0.01. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2013	0.008956	Source interval 0.01–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2012	0.007339	Source interval 0.01–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2011	0.005972	Source interval 0.01–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2010	0.005068	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2009	0.004378	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2008	0.003885	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2007	0.003685	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2006	0.003775	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2005	0.004086	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2004	0.004827	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2003	0.005705	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2002	0.00707	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2001	0.009014	Source interval 0.01–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
2000	0.011266	Source interval 0.01–0.01. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1999	0.01321	Source interval 0.01–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1998	0.014581	Source interval 0.01–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1997	0.015176	Source interval 0.01–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1996	0.015094	Source interval 0.01–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1995	0.014243	Source interval 0.01–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1994	0.012573	Source interval 0.01–0.02. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1993	0.010469	Source interval 0.01–0.01. Published label: <0.1. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1992	0.007889	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1991	0.004436	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.
1990	0.003894	Source interval 0–0.01. Published label: <0.01. UNAIDS 2026 published Spectrum estimate. Adults 15–49; both sexes; national scope. Graph uses unrounded source estimate; headline uses source presentation.

diseaseSOURCE CONTEXT

Malaria incidence

— per 1,000 at risk

○

No applicable national at-risk incidence rate was found. Non-relevant source zeros and malaria-free status are not treated as numerical incidence estimates.

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Kuwait
Year	per 1,000 at risk

disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

25.6 % ages 20–79

North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Kuwait
Year	% ages 20–79
2024	25.6
2011	20.7

disease2024

Tobacco use

19.4 % adults 15+

North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Tobacco use observations for Kuwait
Year	% adults 15+
2024	19.4
2023	19.4
2022	19.3
2020	19.4
2015	19.6
2010	20
2007	20.2
2005	20.4
2000	20.9

disease2020

Alcohol consumption

0 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+

North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Kuwait
Year	litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
2020	0
2019	0
2018	0
2017	0
2016	0
2015	0
2014	0
2013	0
2012	0
2011	0
2010	0
2009	0
2008	0
2007	0
2006	0
2005	0
2004	0
2003	0
2002	0
2001	0
2000	0

disease2023

Child stunting

3.2 % children under 5

North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Child stunting observations for Kuwait
Year	% children under 5
2023	3.2
2022	4.6
2021	4.3
2020	3.8
2019	4.6
2018	7
2017	5.8
2016	6.3
2015	5.2
2014	5.9
2013	5.6
2012	4.3
2011	4.1
2010	4
2009	3.8
2008	5.1
2007	5.1
2006	4.8
2005	4.5
2004	4.1
2003	4
2002	3.6
2001	3.9

disease2023

Child wasting

3.5 % children under 5

North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Child wasting observations for Kuwait
Year	% children under 5
2023	3.5
2022	3.4
2021	3.2
2020	1.9
2019	1.7
2018	2.2
2017	2.4
2016	2.3
2015	3
2014	2.5
2013	2.8
2012	2.4
2011	1.7
2010	2.4
2009	1.8
2008	2.3
2007	3.5
2006	3
2005	3.3
2004	3.4
2003	2.6
2002	2.2
2001	2.1

disease2023

Undernourishment

2.5 % of population

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Undernourishment observations for Kuwait
Year	% of population
2023	2.5
2022	2.5
2021	2.5
2020	2.5
2019	2.5
2018	2.5
2017	2.5
2016	2.5
2015	2.5
2014	2.5
2013	2.5
2012	2.5
2011	2.5
2010	2.5
2009	2.5
2008	2.5
2007	2.5
2006	2.5
2005	2.5
2004	2.5
2003	2.5
2002	2.5
2001	2.5

care2023

Essential health-service coverage

84 index 0–100

North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Kuwait
Year	index 0–100
2023	84
2022	84
2021	83
2020	83
2019	83
2018	80
2017	83
2016	83
2015	83
2014	83
2013	83
2012	82
2011	82
2010	81
2009	81
2008	80
2007	80
2006	80
2005	79
2004	79
2003	79
2002	79
2001	79
2000	79

care2024

DTP immunization

99 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Kuwait
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	99
2023	99
2022	96
2021	94
2020	93
2019	92
2018	91
2017	99
2016	99
2015	99
2014	95
2013	99
2012	98
2011	99
2010	98
2009	99
2008	99
2007	99
2006	99
2005	99
2004	98
2003	99
2002	99
2001	99
2000	98

care2024

Measles immunization

98 % children ages 12–23 months

North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Kuwait
Year	% children ages 12–23 months
2024	98
2023	99
2022	99
2021	94
2020	95
2019	97
2018	98
2017	99
2016	99
2015	93
2014	94
2013	99
2012	99
2011	99
2010	98
2009	99
2008	99
2007	99
2006	99
2005	99
2004	97
2003	97
2002	97
2001	99
2000	99

care2019

Skilled birth attendance

99.9 % of births

North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Kuwait
Year	% of births
2019	99.9
2018	99.9
2017	99.9
2016	99.9
2015	99.9
2014	98.7
2013	98.7
2012	98.8
2011	98.8
2010	98.6
2009	98.7
2008	98.7
2007	98.7
2006	98.7
2005	98.6
2004	98.3
2002	100

care2024

Adolescent birth rate

1.4 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19

North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Kuwait
Year	births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
2024	1.4
2023	1.6
2022	1.7
2021	2.1
2020	3
2019	4.5
2018	5.2
2017	6
2016	6.5
2015	7.4
2014	8
2013	8.2
2012	9
2011	9.5
2010	11.9
2009	13.5
2008	14.2
2007	15
2006	16
2005	17
2004	18
2003	18.4
2002	17.9
2001	17.8
2000	17.8

care2023

Current health expenditure

5 % of GDP

North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Kuwait
Year	% of GDP
2023	5
2022	4.2
2021	5.4
2020	6.1
2019	5.2
2018	5.2
2017	4.7
2016	4.7
2015	4.2
2014	2.9
2013	2.5
2012	2.3
2011	2.3
2010	2.7
2009	2.7
2008	1.9
2007	1.9
2006	1.8
2005	2
2004	2.4
2003	2.8
2002	3.1
2001	3.2
2000	2.2

care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

10 % of health expenditure

North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Kuwait
Year	% of health expenditure
2023	10
2022	10.8
2021	10
2020	10.4
2019	10.7
2018	10.6
2017	12.9
2016	13.3
2015	13.7
2014	13.9
2013	14.5
2012	15
2011	14
2010	14.3
2009	16.7
2008	19.8
2007	21.3
2006	21.2
2005	21.5
2004	21.6
2003	20.8
2002	21.5
2001	19.6
2000	25.5

care2020

Physician availability

2.3 per 1,000 people

North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Kuwait
Year	per 1,000 people
2020	2.3
2019	2.1
2018	2
2017	2.1
2016	2.1
2015	2.6
2014	2.7
2013	2.5
2012	2.5
2011	2.5
2010	2.5
2009	1.9
2008	1.9
2007	1.9
2006	1.5
2005	1.8
2004	1.5
2003	1.9

care2020

Nurses & midwives

4.5 per 1,000 people

North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Kuwait
Year	per 1,000 people
2020	4.5
2019	5
2018	7.1
2017	7.2
2016	7
2015	7.2
2014	6.7
2013	6.2
2012	6.4
2011	6.6
2010	6.6
2009	4.8
2008	4.7
2007	4.3
2006	4.2
2001	4.6

environment2024

Safely managed drinking water

100 % of population

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Kuwait
Year	% of population
2024	100
2023	100
2022	100
2021	100
2020	100
2019	100
2018	100
2017	100
2016	100
2015	100
2014	100
2013	100
2012	100
2011	100
2010	100
2009	100
2008	100
2007	100
2006	100
2005	100
2004	100
2003	100
2002	100
2001	100
2000	100

environment2024

Safely managed sanitation

100 % of population

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Kuwait
Year	% of population
2024	100
2023	100
2022	100
2021	100
2020	100
2019	100
2018	100
2017	100
2016	100
2015	100
2014	100
2013	100
2012	100
2011	100
2010	100
2009	100
2008	100
2007	100
2006	100
2005	100
2004	100
2003	100
2002	100
2001	100
2000	100

environmentDATA GAP

Handwashing facilities

— % of population

○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Kuwait
Year	% of population

environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

62.3 µg/m³

North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Kuwait
Year	µg/m³
2023	62.3
2022	74.5
2021	62
2020	56.6
2019	57.8
2018	64.5
2017	61.9
2016	57
2015	66.6
2014	50.6
2013	63.4
2012	66.2
2011	64.3
2010	63.8
2009	67.5
2008	61.9
2007	57.6
2006	58.7
2005	67.9
2004	58.3
2003	66.9
2002	56.9
2001	62.1
2000	61.9

environment2023

Clean cooking access

100 % of population

North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Kuwait
Year	% of population
2023	100
2022	100
2021	100
2020	100
2019	100
2018	100
2017	100
2016	100
2015	100
2014	100
2013	100
2012	100
2011	100
2010	100
2009	100
2008	100
2007	100
2006	100
2005	100
2004	100
2003	100
2002	100
2001	100
2000	100

environment2024

Electricity access

100 % of population

North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Kuwait
Year	% of population
2024	100
2023	100
2022	100
2021	100
2020	100
2019	100
2018	100
2017	100
2016	100
2015	100
2014	100
2013	100
2012	100
2011	100
2010	100
2009	100
2008	100
2007	100
2006	100
2005	100
2004	100
2003	100
2002	100
2001	100
2000	100

opportunityDATA GAP

Extreme poverty

— % of population

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Kuwait
Year	% of population

opportunity2025

Unemployment

2.2 % of labor force

North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Kuwait
Year	% of labor force
2025	2.2
2024	2.2
2023	2.1
2022	2.1
2021	3
2020	3.5
2019	2.2
2018	2.2
2017	2.2
2016	2.2
2015	2.2
2014	2.9
2013	2.5
2012	2.2
2011	2.1
2010	1.8
2009	1.6
2008	1.8
2007	1.5
2006	1.3
2005	1.5
2004	1.7
2003	1.3
2002	1.1
2001	0.8
2000	0.8

opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

71.8 % ages 15+

North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Kuwait
Year	% ages 15+
2025	71.8
2024	72
2023	72.4
2022	72.8
2021	68.5
2020	66.8
2019	71.7
2018	71.9
2017	71.8
2016	71.1
2015	70.7
2014	69.8
2013	69.6
2012	69.1
2011	68.3
2010	67.4
2009	67.1
2008	66.7
2007	66.9
2006	67.2
2005	67.3
2004	66.8
2003	66.3
2002	65.8
2001	65.6
2000	65.4

opportunity2025

Income per person

48,254 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP

North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Kuwait
Year	international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
2025	48,254
2024	46,664
2023	47,790
2022	51,380
2021	50,652
2020	49,373
2019	51,381
2018	51,624
2017	52,286
2016	56,937
2015	57,764
2014	60,066
2013	62,459
2012	64,908
2011	64,845
2010	62,956
2009	67,896
2008	77,037
2007	79,475
2006	79,521
2005	78,194
2004	73,298
2003	67,984
2002	59,349
2001	59,100
2000	60,585

opportunityDATA GAP

Income inequality

— Gini index 0–100

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Income inequality observations for Kuwait
Year	Gini index 0–100

opportunity2021

Primary-school completion

80.4 % of relevant age group

North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Kuwait
Year	% of relevant age group
2021	80.4
2020	83.4
2019	82.5
2018	88.4
2017	90.6
2016	95.3
2013	97.6
2012	96.5
2011	100.4
2010	101.2
2007	107.6
2005	113.9
2004	102.3
2003	98.9
2002	91.8
2001	83
2000	90.3

opportunity2020

Adult literacy

96.5 % adults 15+

North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Adult literacy observations for Kuwait
Year	% adults 15+
2020	96.5
2018	96.1
2017	96
2015	95.7
2013	95.6
2012	95.5
2010	94.5
2008	93.9
2007	93.7
2006	93.3
2005	93.3

opportunity2025

Internet use

100 % of population

North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Kuwait
Year	% of population
2025	100
2024	99.7
2023	99.7
2022	99.7
2021	99.7
2020	99.1
2019	99.5
2018	99.6
2017	98
2016	85.6
2015	82
2014	78.7
2013	75.5
2012	70.4
2011	65.8
2010	61.4
2009	50.8
2008	42
2007	34.8
2006	28.8
2005	25.9
2004	22.9
2003	22.4
2002	10.2
2001	8.6
2000	6.7

opportunityDATA GAP

Birth registration

— % children under 5

○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Birth registration observations for Kuwait
Year	% children under 5

A starting agenda for Kuwait

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.

WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗

Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
Detect and treat disease earlier.
Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
Protect households from harmful health-care costs.

WHO universal health coverage ↗

Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.

International development goals ↗

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OUR GREAT WORKIS NOT OVER.

KuwaitKWTA healthier future.

More life.Less suffering.

The trends.The north stars.

Life expectancy

Healthy life expectancy

Under-five mortality

Infant mortality

Neonatal mortality

Maternal mortality

Suicide mortality

Road-traffic mortality

Intentional homicide

Premature chronic-disease mortality

Healthy life-years lost

Life-years lost to premature death

Years of nonfatal health loss

All-cause deaths

Suicide deaths

Depressive-disorder health loss

Anxiety-disorder health loss

Alcohol-disorder health loss

Drug-disorder health loss

Tuberculosis incidence

New HIV infections

Malaria incidence

Diabetes prevalence

Tobacco use

Alcohol consumption

Child stunting

Child wasting

Undernourishment

Essential health-service coverage

DTP immunization

Measles immunization

Skilled birth attendance

Adolescent birth rate

Current health expenditure

Out-of-pocket health costs

Physician availability

Nurses & midwives

Safely managed drinking water

Safely managed sanitation

Handwashing facilities

Fine-particle air pollution

Clean cooking access

Electricity access

Extreme poverty

Unemployment

Employment-to-population ratio

Income per person

Income inequality

Primary-school completion

Adult literacy

Internet use

Birth registration

Turn the goalsinto work.

Protect life at every stage.

Make effective care reachable.

Support the foundations of life.

More country perspectives.

OUR GREAT WORK
IS NOT OVER.

More life.
Less suffering.

The trends.
The north stars.

Turn the goals
into work.