ATM Density Statistics in Kuwait (2026)
In 2023, ATM density in Kuwait stood at 67.5 per 100,000 adults, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data. Down from 68.5 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 67.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023. Kuwait ranks #2 of 19 economies in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan on this measure, and #46 of 174 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 67.5 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- ATM Density in Kuwait as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- −1.5% (2023)
- Down from 68.5 per 100,000 adults in 2022 to 67.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2004–2023
- +4.3% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 30.6 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 67.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 30.6 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 30.6 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 67.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023.
- Peak value (2019)
- 76.1 per 100,000 adults (2019)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2023 value is 67.5 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
- #2 of 19 (2023)
- Kuwait ranks 2 of 19 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #46 of 174 (2023)
- Kuwait ranks 46 of 174 countries with data globally.
- Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan average
- 40.6 per 100,000 adults (2023)
- Kuwait (67.5 per 100,000 adults) is above the average of 40.6 per 100,000 adults across the 19 countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 69.6 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1%); not an official figure.
- Number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults (2024)
- 58 per 100,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) country wide (number) (2024)
- 2,361 (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Kuwait (2025)
- 100% (2025)
- 100% of the population in Kuwait used the internet in 2025 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 4.9 million (2024)
- Kuwait had a population of 4.9 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2023
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.5 | −1.5% |
| 2022 | 68.5 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 66.4 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 62.5 | −17.9% |
| 2019 | 76.1 | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 69.9 | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 65 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 62.7 | +12.4% |
| 2015 | 55.8 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 55.5 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 51.8 | −4.3% |
| 2012 | 54.2 | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 50.9 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 50.8 | −2.4% |
| 2009 | 52.1 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 50.7 | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 46.5 | +16.0% |
| 2006 | 40 | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 35.2 | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 30.6 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for ATM density in Kuwait?
ATM density in Kuwait stood at 67.5 per 100,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does Kuwait rank globally on atm density?
Kuwait ranks 46 of 174 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could atm density in Kuwait look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 69.6 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1%); not an official figure.
When did atm density in Kuwait peak?
The highest value in the available series was 76.1 per 100,000 adults in 2019; the latest (2023) value is 67.5 per 100,000 adults.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.ATM.TOTL.P5, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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