Spatial Distribution and Statistical Analysis of Services in Kuwait’s Coastal Regions: A 2020 Perspective

This study explores how population and essential public services are distributed across Kuwait’s coastal governorates—Capital, Hawalli, Ahmadi, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, and Jahra—using data from 2020. By applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial statistical methods, the research examines how accessible residential, educational, and healthcare facilities are in relation to where people live. Tools such as Moran’s I, standard distance, and buffer zone analysis help identify areas where s