Ar Riqqah Population 2026
Ar Riqqah has a population of 52,068, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇰🇼 Kuwait, located in Al Aḩmadī. Roughly 1.0% of Kuwait's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Al Aḩmadī, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,068
Rank in Kuwait
#6
Coordinates
29.15°N, 48.09°E
~45 m elevation · Asia/Kuwait
Distance to capital (Kuwait City)
27 km
17 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Aḩmadī
| City | Population | Rank in Kuwait |
|---|---|---|
| Al Aḩmadī | 637,411 | #1 |
| Al Faḩāḩīl | 68,290 | #4 |
| Al Manqaf | 39,025 | #7 |
| Al Finţās | 23,071 | #9 |
| Al Mahbūlah | 18,178 | #10 |
Cities near Ar Riqqah
- Al Mahbūlah18,178 people · ~3 km away
- Al Finţās23,071 people · ~4 km away
- Al Manqaf39,025 people · ~7 km away
- Al Aḩmadī637,411 people · ~8 km away
- Al Faḩāḩīl68,290 people · ~8 km away
- Şabāḩ as Sālim139,163 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ar Riqqah?
Ar Riqqah has a population of 52,068 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Kuwait.
What region is Ar Riqqah in?
Ar Riqqah is located in Al Aḩmadī, Kuwait.
Is Ar Riqqah the capital of Kuwait?
No, the capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City, about 27 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.