Many Armenians moved to Kuwait from Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, and Iran to find work during the mid 20th century. Over time, a well-organized, almost entirely Armenian-speaking community was formed in Kuwait. By the mid-1950s, when the number of Armenians exceeded 1,000, the first community institutions were formed.

Today, there are about 4,000 Armenians living in Kuwait. The Armenian community is concentrated mostly in the capital, al-Kuwait, the majority of whom reside in Havali, which is part of the al-Salmiya district where St. Vardanants Church is also located. Community organizations and the National College are located here.

Armenians in Kuwait are represented as a national community, nearly all speak Armenian. 70% of Kuwaiti-Armenians are Syrian-Armenians, the rest are from Lebanon and other countries. The Lebanese-Armenians are mainly from Anjar. 

The National Board is the highest executive body, which manages community life. There are scouting and youth organizations, charitable associations, as well as political and cultural groups in the community.

Kuwaiti-Armenians are mainly involved in commerce, handicrafts, services, or are doctors, bank tellers, teachers, and so on.

The community is integrated into the Kuwaiti society. It enjoys the respect of the country's authorities, who highly value the activities of Armenians, especially in various sectors of the country's economy, and do not impede the national-cultural activities of the community.

Armenians in this country are recognized as skilled craftsmen, reliable and loyal partners, and skilled professionals.

Kuwait currently hosts the National Board of Kuwait, the Armenian Relief Society, Homenetmen, and the National Armenian Educational Union of Kuwait.