The number of domestic workers in Kuwait dropped to 740,000 by the end of Q3 2024, marking a 6.3% decrease from 790,000 in 2023, according to the Central Administration of Statistics. Domestic workers now constitute 25.3% of the total expatriate workforce in the country.

Among the total domestic worker population, 411,000 are female, while 329,000 are male.

According to the Al-Shall report, the Philippines has the highest number of female domestic workers, totaling 149,000 by the end of Q3 2024. This marks a significant decline from 193,000 in 2023.

On the other hand, India has the largest number of male domestic workers, with a total of 219,000 in 2024, compared to 251,000 in 2023.

When considering both domestic and other expatriate workers, Indians form the largest expatriate workforce in Kuwait, with a total of 887,000 workers by the end of Q3 2024.