Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Kuwait  | New Zealand  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | State of Kuwait | New Zealand |
Continent  | Asia | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Kuwait City | Wellington |
Latitude  | 29° 0′ 0″ N | 40° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 45° 0′ 0″ E | 174° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Kuwait is 17,818 sq km, and the total area of New Zealand is 268,021 sq km. Kuwait is smaller than New Zealand by 250,203 sq km. Kuwait is around 15.04 times smaller than New Zealand.
Indicators | Kuwait | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 17,818 Sq km | 268,021 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 250,203 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 6,880 Sq Mile | 103,483 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 96,603 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 1.6 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Kuwait City | Auckland |
Demonyms  | Kuwaiti | New Zealand |
Official Languages  | Arabic | English, Maori, NZ Sign Language |
Government Status  | Unitary constitutional elective monarchy | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 76.7 % | 36.5 % |
The people of Kuwait are called Kuwaiti, and the people of New Zealand are called New Zealand.
Indicators | Kuwait | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Kuwaiti dinar | New Zealand dollar |
Currency Symbol  | KWD | NZD |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +965 | +64 |
Internet TLD  | .kw | .nz |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KW | NZ |
Indicators | Kuwait | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | النشيد الوطني (An-Našīd al-Waṭanī) | God Defend New Zealand |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem | God Defend New Zealand |
National Animal  | Arabian Camel | Kiwi |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Kiwi |
National Flower  | Arfaj | Kowhai |
National Sport  | Football | Rugby Union |
National Colors  | Green, white, red and black | Black |
Indicators | Kuwait | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 01:10 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+12 to UTC+13 (New Zealand Standard Time to New Zealand Daylight Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Arabian Standard Time) | UTC+12 to UTC+13 (New Zealand Standard Time to New Zealand Daylight Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 29th September, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 7th April, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 191 days |
The current time and date in Kuwait is [01:10 PM], [Saturday, 3rd May, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Kuwait as of 2023 is estimated to be around 4,310,108, and the total population of New Zealand as of 2023 is estimated to be around 5,223,100.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Kuwait had 912,992 less people than New Zealand.
The annual Population Growth in Kuwait is 1.71% and the annual population growth in New Zealand is 1.64%.
Indicators | Kuwait | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.4 % | 14.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 81.8 % | 71.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.79 % | 14.4 % |
Indicators | Kuwait | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Kuwait City | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 01:10 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 32.66 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 5.34 km/hr, 120 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 56 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Kuwait | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.09 (Births Per Woman) | 1.66 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 55.72 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 77.69 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 29.96 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 49.19 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 7.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Kuwait | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (55.3 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (106.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Colon and rectum cancers ( 4.7 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 15.4 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.2 (people per 100K population) | 6.6 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.91 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 11.05 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Kuwait, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 55.3 people per 100,000 people in Kuwait, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 106.5 people per 100,000 people in New Zealand, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Kuwait, spent [ 5.78% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of New Zealand, spent [ 10.05% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Kuwait | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 40.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 30.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 41.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 9.89 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Kuwait, are 1.23 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in New Zealand.
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