Researchers in rd per million people in Kuwait
Kuwait: Researchers in rd per million people was 144.75 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
144.75
Change on year
down 9.2%
World rank
86th
of 103 countries
All-time high
637.96
in 2014
All-time low
135.22
in 2012
Years of data
26
1997–2024
Researchers in rd per million people in Kuwait, 1997–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, researchers in rd per million people in Kuwait stood at 144.75.
The figure is down 9.2% on the previous year and down 77.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, researchers in rd per million people in Kuwait peaked at 637.96 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 135.22, in 2012.
Kuwait ranks 86th of 103 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 181.7 | 174.11 | 189.29 | 3 |
| 2000s | 169.88 | 147.62 | 193.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 346.15 | 135.22 | 637.96 | 9 |
| 2020s | 161.59 | 144.75 | 176.26 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More science & technology data for Kuwait
- Scientific and technical journal articles 1,395 (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country 8.11 million (2023)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people 167.68 (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions 167.68 (2023)
- Share of individuals using the internet 100 (2025)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2024)
- Number of internet users 4.35 million (2021)
- Broadband penetration by country 1.01 (2023)
- Landline internet subscriptions 49,049 (2023)
- Researchers in R&D 144.75 per million people (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is researchers in rd per million people in Kuwait?
- Researchers in rd per million people in Kuwait was 144.75 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest researchers in rd per million people recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 637.96 in 2014.
- What is the lowest researchers in rd per million people recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 135.22 in 2012.
- How does Kuwait rank for researchers in rd per million people?
- Kuwait ranks 86th out of 103 countries with data for 2024.
- Is researchers in rd per million people rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Researchers in rd per million people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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