The latest data released by the Central Statistical Administration revealed that employment in Kuwait’s public and private sectors rose by about 4.1% over the past year, reaching 2,229,434 workers in June 2025 — an increase of 88,414 compared to June 2024.

According to the report issued on Monday, the number of Kuwaiti workers declined by 0.6% year-on-year, totaling 448,919 in June 2025. In contrast, the number of non-Kuwaiti workers increased by 5.4%, reaching 1,780,515.

The figures showed that Kuwaiti nationals accounted for 20.1% of the total labor force, while expatriates made up 79.9%.

In terms of nationality, Indian workers ranked first with 578,244 individuals, followed by Egyptians with 469,371, while Kuwaiti workers came in third place.