ABSTRACT
Manpower in Kuwait is made up of those between the ages of 15 and 65 years who are available for work. The major obstacle against Kuwaiti women's full participation in the labor force is a social one: the traditional society in Kuwait limits women from participating completely in the economy. The original oil concession between the government of Kuwait and the oil companies included a clause giving priority in employment to the local labor force, followed by the non-Kuwaiti Arab labor force. The growth-rate among the non-Kuwaiti population is higher than among the Kuwaiti population for the period 1957-70. A further examination of occupational groups below the scientific and professional occupations shows Kuwait to be extremely dependent on the foreign labor force. A study of the labor force according to educational attainment is essential for a proper understanding and evaluation of human-resources development in Kuwait.
