5 Countries with the Largest Urban Population in the World

2. Kuwait

Urban Population Percentage: 100%

Kuwait is a small Arab emirate located between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Its capital, Kuwait City, is home to a significant portion of the country’s population. Kuwait relies heavily on oil production, with its economy centered around petroleum extraction and processing. The entire country is urbanized. In 2022, Kuwait’s GDP was recorded at $175.4 billion. In 2023, economic expansion in the country slowed down primarily due to OPEC+’s reduction in production quotas and a worldwide downturn, leading to an overall GDP contraction of -0.1 percent.