Kuwait (KWT)
Region: AsiaDigital Identity Capabilities
Digital Data
Records are stored in a digital format
Digital Verification
Identities can be verified using digital means
Online Digital Identity
Digital credentials provide secure authentication for online services
Foundational System
Kuwait ID System
Kuwait Civil ID
Online Digital Identity System
PACI mobile ID/ eID card
Related Links
Digital Wallet
Kuwait Mobile ID (“Hawiyati”)
Level: National
Status: Live
Description: App for digital Civil ID in Kuwait.
Official Source: Public Authority for Civil Information
App Provider: Unknown
Involved Departments: Public Authority for Civil Information
Provides Digital Credentials: Yes
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 5.59 | annual % | 2023 |
| Population, total | 4,853,420 | 2023 | |
| Urban population growth | 5.59 | annual % | 2023 |
Economic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal remittances, received (current US$) | 21,283,550.07 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GDP | 163,704,878,875.85 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GDP growth | -3.64 | annual % | 2023 |
| GNI per capita, Atlas method | 41,320 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GNI per capita, PPP | 61,730 | current international $ | 2023 |
| GNI, Atlas method | 200,530,110,586.58 | current US$ | 2023 |
| GNI, PPP | 299,594,409,796.44 | current international $ | 2023 |
| Inflation, GDP deflator | -7.36 | annual % | 2023 |
Technology Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile cellular subscriptions | 8,110,000 | 2023 | |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 49,000 | 2023 | |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 1.01 | per 100 people | 2023 |
| Individuals using the Internet, female | 100 | % of female population | 2023 |
| Individuals using the Internet | 99.7 | % of population | 2023 |
| Individuals using the Internet, male | 99.59 | % of male population | 2023 |
| Secure Internet servers | 1,871 | 2023 | |
| Secure Internet servers | 385.50 | per 1 million people | 2023 |
Other Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 1.78 | % of manufactured exports | 2023 |
| Military expenditure | 4.90 | % of GDP | 2023 |
| Net migration | 50,008 | 2023 |
Digital Identity Score Analysis
Kuwait has a Digital Identity Readiness Score of 76.75/100, placing it in the High category.
Core Digital Capabilities:
✓ Digital Identity Records: Yes. The country has digitized identity records.
✓ Digital Verification: Yes. The country has digital verification capabilities for in-person transactions.
✓ Online Digital Identity: Yes. The country has online authentication capabilities.
Technology Infrastructure:
- Internet Penetration: 99.7% (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed Broadband Subscriptions: 1.01366 per 100 people (2023)
System Information:
- Foundational System: Kuwait Civil ID
Conclusion: Kuwait has a well-developed digital identity ecosystem with good implementation across most key dimensions. The country has made significant progress in digitizing identity records and implementing verification capabilities. The supporting technology infrastructure is adequate, though there may be room for improvement in certain areas.
GovTech Maturity Analysis 2022
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