Kazakhstan Population: 18,695,127
Kazakhstan is a well known transcontinental country that is located mostly in the East European region. Kazakhstan is officially a republic of Kazakhstan. It is the ninth largest country by the land area covered. The population estimated for the current year is 18.74 million. The neighboring countries of Kazakhstan are Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Kazakhstan largest cities by population
The largest city in Kazakhstan is Almaty, with a population of 2,000,900. Karagandy is the next populated city, and its population is 451,800. Other popular and largest populated cities are Shymkent, Taraz, and Nur sultan.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Almaty | 2,000,900 | Balqash | 81,364 | Zharkent | 34,422 |
Karagandy | 451,800 | Sarkand | 76,919 | Zhangatas | 33,492 |
Shymkent | 414,032 | Baikonur | 70,000 | Ayagoz | 33,479 |
Taraz | 358,153 | Kentau | 57,408 | Aral | 33,017 |
Nur-Sultan | 345,604 | Ridder | 52,664 | Esik | 32,995 |
Pavlodar | 329,002 | Qulsary | 51,216 | Shieli | 29,832 |
Ust-Kamenogorsk | 319,067 | Shchuchinsk | 47,290 | Kandyagash | 28,196 |
Kyzylorda | 300,000 | Stepnogorsk | 46,736 | Shalqar | 27,399 |
Kyzyl-Orda | 300,000 | Zyryanovsk | 44,929 | Shalkar | 27,072 |
Semey | 292,780 | Aksu | 44,808 | Tekeli | 26,678 |
Aktobe | 262,457 | Dzhetygara | 43,104 | Belyye Vody | 26,115 |
Kostanay | 210,000 | Soran | 42,552 | Chardara | 25,356 |
Petropavl | 200,920 | Talghar | 42,194 | Saryaghash | 25,139 |
Oral | 200,000 | Kapshagay | 42,167 | Khromtau | 23,715 |
Atyrau | 180,000 | Arkalyk | 42,000 | Georgievka | 22,047 |
Temirtau | 170,600 | Shakhtinsk | 41,602 | Yanykurgan | 21,339 |
Aktau | 147,443 | Lisakovsk | 40,000 | Lenger | 21,238 |
Kokshetau | 124,444 | Chu | 39,785 | Burunday | 20,996 |
Rudnyy | 124,000 | Karatau | 37,881 | Ush-Tyube | 20,492 |
Ekibastuz | 121,470 | Arys | 36,285 | Shemonaikha | 20,087 |
Taldykorgan | 116,558 | Ayteke Bi | 35,883 | Zhosaly | 20,065 |
Zhezqazghan | 104,357 | Abay | 35,454 | Balykshi | 19,260 |
Zhanaozen | 103,598 | Aqsay | 34,799 | ||
Turkestan | 97,360 | Atbasar | 34,797 |
Kazakhstan population history
The estimated population of Kazakhstan for the mid-year of 2020 is 18,776,707. Up to 2000, there was a very decreasing population rate in Kazakhstan. In 2000 the population recorded is 14,922,719 that is a -1.19 %. However, after 2000 there was a sudden increase in the total population. In 2005 the population data is 15,402,807 that is a 0.64% increase. This increase makes Kazakhstan the 64th populous country.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 18,776,707 | 1.21% | 225,280 | -18,000 | 30.7 | 2.76 | 7 | 57.70% | 10,828,881 | 0.24% | 7,794,798,739 | 64 |
2019 | 18,551,427 | 1.27% | 231,809 | -18,000 | 29.6 | 2.69 | 7 | 57.70% | 10,698,322 | 0.24% | 7,713,468,100 | 64 |
2018 | 18,319,618 | 1.33% | 239,599 | -18,000 | 29.6 | 2.69 | 7 | 57.70% | 10,568,980 | 0.24% | 7,631,091,040 | 63 |
2017 | 18,080,019 | 1.40% | 249,118 | -18,000 | 29.6 | 2.69 | 7 | 57.70% | 10,437,728 | 0.24% | 7,547,858,925 | 63 |
2016 | 17,830,901 | 1.47% | 258,885 | -18,000 | 29.6 | 2.69 | 7 | 57.80% | 10,300,410 | 0.24% | 7,464,022,049 | 63 |
2015 | 17,572,016 | 1.57% | 263,947 | 31,961 | 29.4 | 2.67 | 7 | 57.80% | 10,151,168 | 0.24% | 7,379,797,139 | 63 |
2010 | 16,252,279 | 1.08% | 169,894 | -7,039 | 28.9 | 2.54 | 6 | 57.30% | 9,319,106 | 0.23% | 6,956,823,603 | 63 |
2005 | 15,402,807 | 0.64% | 96,018 | 8,906 | 28.6 | 2.01 | 6 | 57.00% | 8,775,200 | 0.24% | 6,541,907,027 | 62 |
2000 | 14,922,719 | -1.19% | -183,329 | -252,302 | 27.8 | 2 | 6 | 56.60% | 8,446,937 | 0.24% | 6,143,493,823 | 62 |
1995 | 15,839,363 | -0.67% | -108,905 | -287,879 | 27.1 | 2.55 | 6 | 56.60% | 8,966,986 | 0.28% | 5,744,212,979 | 53 |
1990 | 16,383,887 | 0.90% | 143,658 | -134,857 | 26 | 3.03 | 6 | 56.80% | 9,306,548 | 0.31% | 5,327,231,061 | 50 |
1985 | 15,665,595 | 1.15% | 173,884 | -86,654 | 24.6 | 3.04 | 6 | 56.50% | 8,843,705 | 0.32% | 4,870,921,740 | 46 |
1980 | 14,796,174 | 1.04% | 149,190 | -87,052 | 23.5 | 3.23 | 5 | 54.50% | 8,070,301 | 0.33% | 4,458,003,514 | 45 |
1975 | 14,050,226 | 1.51% | 202,817 | -25,620 | 22.3 | 3.61 | 5 | 52.90% | 7,427,349 | 0.34% | 4,079,480,606 | 40 |
1970 | 13,036,139 | 1.94% | 238,844 | 34,669 | 21.8 | 3.67 | 5 | 50.50% | 6,585,970 | 0.35% | 3,700,437,046 | 40 |
1965 | 11,841,920 | 3.57% | 381,471 | 138,824 | 22.4 | 4.43 | 4 | 47.30% | 5,602,843 | 0.35% | 3,339,583,597 | 50 |
1960 | 9,934,563 | 4.60% | 400,408 | 197,156 | 22.9 | 4.56 | 4 | 44.50% | 4,418,028 | 0.33% | 3,034,949,748 | 44 |
1955 | 7,932,521 | 3.43% | 245,906 | 102,236 | 23.3 | 4.41 | 3 | 40.70% | 3,231,136 | 0.29% | 2,773,019,936 | 50 |
Kazakhstan population forecast
The population of Kazakhstan seems to be steadily increasing in the future years. However, the growth rate from 1% decreases to 0.50% every year approximately. The population anticipated for the year 2050 is 24,024,045 that is a 0.60% growth. The median age and the urban population are also steadily increasing in the future years. The fertility rate of Kazakhstan remains constant over the years 2020 to 2050, which is 2.76. The global rank of Kazakhstan from 64 slides to 68th position in the year 2050.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 18,776,707 | 1.34% | 240,938 | -18,000 | 30.7 | 2.76 | 7 | 57.70% | 10,828,881 | 0.24% | 7,794,798,739 | 64 |
2025 | 19,787,746 | 1.05% | 202,208 | 0 | 31.8 | 2.76 | 7 | 58.10% | 11,494,249 | 0.24% | 8,184,437,460 | 64 |
2030 | 20,639,021 | 0.85% | 170,255 | 0 | 32 | 2.76 | 8 | 59.00% | 12,185,757 | 0.24% | 8,548,487,400 | 68 |
2035 | 21,483,450 | 0.81% | 168,886 | 0 | 31.4 | 2.76 | 8 | 60.30% | 12,963,352 | 0.24% | 8,887,524,213 | 68 |
2040 | 22,370,405 | 0.81% | 177,391 | 0 | 31.8 | 2.76 | 8 | 62.00% | 13,864,117 | 0.24% | 9,198,847,240 | 68 |
2045 | 23,242,947 | 0.77% | 174,508 | 0 | 32.9 | 2.76 | 9 | 64.00% | 14,867,034 | 0.25% | 9,481,803,274 | 68 |
2050 | 24,024,045 | 0.66% | 156,220 | 34.2 | 2.76 | 9 | 66.00% | 15,866,113 | 0.25% | 9,735,033,990 | 68 |
Kazakhstan demographics
The life expectancy rate in the country is estimated at 74.90 years. Due to the high infant mortality rate and deaths under age 5, the population is decreasing. The current year mortality and death rates are 6.5 and 8.5. The male and female population is recorded as 48.53% and 51.47%. The male to female sex ratio is 0.94, which is the female population is higher. The age chart shows the age group 24-55 is highly populated.
Kazakhstan religion and politics
Islam is the major religion in Kazakhstan. 70% of the population follows and practices Islam as their religion. 26% of the population follows Christianity, and 4% either non-religious or follow other sorts of religion.
Kazakhstan economy
The economy of Kazakhstan is a rapidly growing economy. In just 20 years, the country has experienced growth from a moderate economy to an upper-middle economy. The GDP per capita is also increasing in 20 years that has been a 6% growth in the total GDP. The sectors contributing to the country’s economy are energy, retail, service, technology, and tourism.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |