Nisab for Zakat in Kuwait Today
The silver nisab is KWD 307 and the gold nisab is KWD 3,420. If your zakatable wealth has been above the nisab for a lunar year, 2.5% is due.
Updated 2026-11-13
Silver nisab (612.36 g)KWD 307Silver KWD 0.50 per gram
Gold nisab (87.48 g)KWD 3,42024K gold KWD 39 per gram
Zakat on savings in Kuwait
| Savings held for a year | Zakat due (silver nisab) | Zakat due (gold nisab) |
|---|---|---|
| KWD 307 | KWD 8 | Below nisab |
| KWD 614 | KWD 15 | Below nisab |
| KWD 1,534 | KWD 38 | Below nisab |
| KWD 3,068 | KWD 77 | Below nisab |
| KWD 7,669 | KWD 192 | KWD 192 |
| KWD 15,338 | KWD 383 | KWD 383 |
| KWD 30,677 | KWD 767 | KWD 767 |
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 307 using silver (612.36 g) or KWD 3,420 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.