Kuwait’s labor market in 2025 is led by Indian expatriates, who have not only maintained but expanded their dominance across multiple sectors. Recent reports from Kuwait’s Central Statistical Bureau confirm that Indians represent the largest expatriate community in Kuwait. Also Indians top the workforce charts, reaffirming a long-standing bilateral labor relationship. Below is an up-to-date analysis of this evolving trend.
According to official Kuwaiti labor ministry data, as of June 2025, there are 892,540 Indian workers in Kuwait, making up nearly 29.9% of the total workforce. Egyptian workers with approximately 470,920 workers hold the second position, making 15.7% of the labor market The overall number of Indian nationals living in Kuwait now exceeds one million, thereby constituting about 20% of Kuwait’s total population.
In the domestic labor sector, Indian workers account for 42.2%, making them the largest single group among domestic employees.
Beyond domestic work, Indians can be found in healthcare, engineering, construction, hospitality, and skilled labor roles. Their adaptability and reputation have led to their preferred status for both blue-collar and professional jobs.
The private sector absorbs the majority of non-Kuwaiti workers, with Indians occupying a prominent share.
Kuwait’s labor market reached nearly 3 million workers by mid-2025, with expatriates comprising 85% of the workforce and Indians being the single largest group. Among the newcomers, 18,464 Indians joined Kuwait’s labor force by the end of the second quarter alone in 2025, further reinforcing their unmatched presence.