Women in Kuwait
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The women of Kuwait have experienced many progressive changes since the early 20th century. Since then, women have had increased access to education, gained political and economic rights, and financial power. They can serve in the police, military, and as judges in courts. However, women in Kuwait struggle against a patriarchal culture which discriminates against them in several fields. Kuwait's Bedoon (stateless) women are at risk of significant human rights abuses and persecution,[5] Kuwait has the largest number of Bedoon in the entire region.[6]
General Statistics | |
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Maternal mortality (per 100,000) | 12 (2020)[1] |
Women in parliament | 4.8% (2020)[1] |
Women over 25 with secondary education | 60,9% (2021)[2] |
Women in labour force | 72,00% (2022)[1] |
Gender Inequality Index[3] | |
Value | 0.305 (2021) |
Rank | 74th out of 191 |
Global Gender Gap Index[4] (2022) | |
Value | 0.632 (2022) |
Rank | 130th out of 146 |
According to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) data in 2024, the joblessness trend among Kuwaitis was found to significantly increase year after year. Major contributors to this trend include a rise in graduates from fields not sought by the labor market, poor linkage between skill sets acquired in these specializations and labor market demands, and insufficient attention to the private sector combined with inadequate coordination between concerned authorities. As of November 2023, the total unemployed Kuwaitis numbered at 8,727, with women making up approximately 52 percent, slightly exceeding the number of men.[7]