Kuwait vs Saudi Arabia: Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin
Kuwait
1,000
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
570
in 2025
Kuwait rank
13th
Saudi Arabia rank
15th
Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin over time
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Kuwait currently reports 1,000 against 570 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 430.
That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.8 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Kuwait ranks 13th and Saudi Arabia ranks 15th of 20 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Kuwait averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75 | 420 | 345 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 322 | 344 | 22 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 701.67 | 626.67 | 75 | Kuwait |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin, Kuwait or Saudi Arabia?
- Kuwait, at 1,000 against 570 in Saudi Arabia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia?
- 430, with Kuwait ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Kuwait and Saudi Arabia rank globally for refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin?
- Kuwait ranks 13th and Saudi Arabia ranks 15th of 20 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Refugees under 18 years old, by country of origin. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.