Kazakhstan’s population continues growth in 2025
Kazakhstan’s population was estimated at 20,495,975 people as of January 1, 2026, according to a report released by the National Statistics Bureau, Qazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
The size of the population increased by 212,576 compared to the previous year.
According to the report, Almaty city and Turkistan region are home to over 2 million people – 2,347,924 and 2,148,658 respectively.
Five Kazakhstani regions have a population of over one million people, including Astana city – 1,638,233, Almaty region – 1,596,331, Shymkent city – 1,293,648, Zhambyl region – 1,215,373, Karaganda region – 1,131,287.
Ulytau region was reported to have the smallest population – 218,993 people.
The data revealed that of 13,029,803 people live in cities, and 7,466,172 people in rural areas.
Earlier, Qazinform reported Kazakhstan is to develop the 1st national demographic situation report.