Nisab for Zakat in Kuwait Today
The silver nisab is KWD 367 and the gold nisab is KWD 3,595. If your zakatable wealth has been above the nisab for a lunar year, 2.5% is due.
Updated 2026-10-04
Silver nisab (612.36 g)KWD 367Silver KWD 0.60 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)KWD 3,59524K gold KWD 41 per gram
Zakat on savings in Kuwait
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| KWD 367 | KWD 9 | Below nisab |
| KWD 734 | KWD 18 | Below nisab |
| KWD 1,836 | KWD 46 | Below nisab |
| KWD 3,671 | KWD 92 | KWD 92 |
| KWD 9,178 | KWD 229 | KWD 229 |
| KWD 18,356 | KWD 459 | KWD 459 |
| KWD 36,711 | KWD 918 | KWD 918 |
Use the zakat calculator to include gold, silver, investments and business assets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nisab for zakat in Kuwait today?
Based on today's prices, about KWD 367 using silver (612.36 g) or KWD 3,595 using gold (87.48 g).
Which nisab should I use?
Many scholars recommend the silver nisab for cash savings because it is lower and benefits the poor; others use gold. Follow your scholar or local mosque.
When is zakat due?
When your zakatable wealth has stayed at or above the nisab for one full lunar (Hijri) year.
Nisab in other countries
Nisab uses international spot prices. Local prices can differ slightly; consult a scholar if unsure.