According to the latest statistics from the Central Administration of Statistics, Indian workers continue to dominate the labor market in Kuwait. By the end of the second quarter of 2024, a total of 18,464 new workers from India joined the workforce, bringing the total number of Indian workers in Kuwait to 537,430.

Decline in Egyptian Workforce

In contrast, the number of Egyptian workers has decreased by 8,288, totaling 474,102 workers. This decline marks a drop from 482,390 workers at the same time last year. Despite this decrease, Egyptian nationals remain the second-largest group of foreign workers in Kuwait.

Growth of Bangladeshi and Nepalese Workers

The Bangladeshi workforce saw significant growth, with 12,742 new workers, bringing their total to 180,017. Following closely, Nepalese workers increased by 14,886, reaching a total of 86,489.

Other Nationalities

Pakistani workers secured the sixth position with a slight increase in their numbers. Filipino workers experienced a decline, losing 2,946 workers from the labor market, while Syrian nationals also saw a reduction, with 1,490 workers leaving. In contrast, Jordanian workers increased by 1,563, and Sri Lankans rose by 3,350.

Kuwaiti Workforce Statistics

Additionally, 4,531 male and female Kuwaiti citizens entered the labor market, including both the private and public sectors. The total number of employed Kuwaiti citizens reached 451,595 by June 30, 2024, compared to 447,064 during the same period last year.