Age composition in 2026:
| Kuwait | Syrian Arab Republic | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 17.76%906,039 | 27.90%7,386,757 |
| Working Age Population | 78.98%4,030,383 | 67.15%17,775,172 |
| Elderly Population | 3.26%166,349 | 4.95%1,310,567 |
In 2026, the median age is 35.8 years in Kuwait and 24.8 years in Syrian Arab Republic.Kuwait already reached Syrian Arab Republicโs current median age in 1994, about 32 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Kuwait is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 9,602,012.The total population of Syrian Arab Republic peaks in 2086 at 44,149,493.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Kuwait will be 32.1%, and 6.63% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Syrian Arab Republic will be 46.0%, and 9.26% of the population will be elderly.
| Kuwait | Syrian Arab Republic | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 1998โ2100 | 2025โ2030 2046โ2063 |
|
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2060 | 1950 or earlier | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | Not reached by 2100 | 2065 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | 2075 |