Şabāḩ as Sālim Population 2026
Şabāḩ as Sālim has a population of 139,163, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇰🇼 Kuwait, located in Mubārak al Kabīr. Roughly 2.7% of Kuwait's population lives here. It is about 4.6× smaller than Al Aḩmadī, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
139,163
Rank in Kuwait
#2
Coordinates
29.26°N, 48.06°E
~32 m elevation · Asia/Kuwait
Distance to capital (Kuwait City)
15 km
9 miles, straight line
Cities near Şabāḩ as Sālim
- Al Farwānīyah86,525 people · ~10 km away
- Al Finţās23,071 people · ~11 km away
- Ar Riqqah52,068 people · ~13 km away
- Al Mahbūlah18,178 people · ~14 km away
- Kuwait City60,064 people · ~15 km away
- Al Manqaf39,025 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Şabāḩ as Sālim?
Şabāḩ as Sālim has a population of 139,163 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Kuwait.
What region is Şabāḩ as Sālim in?
Şabāḩ as Sālim is located in Mubārak al Kabīr, Kuwait.
Is Şabāḩ as Sālim the capital of Kuwait?
No, the capital of Kuwait is Kuwait City, about 15 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.