Kazakhstan Population
Europe & Central Asia · 64th most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
21,155,847
The population of Kazakhstan is about 21,155,847 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 21.1 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.25% of the world's people.
Kazakhstan is ranked 64th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.15% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 26.5 million. That is 2.2 times its 1960 population of 9.4 million. It is sparsely populated, with only 7.8 people per square kilometre. 62% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
21.1 million
Yearly change
+1.15%
World rank
64th
Share of world
0.25%
Density
8/km²
Land area
2,699,700 km²
Life expectancy
74.5 yrs
Births per woman
2.98
GDP per capita
$14,692
GDP
$306.2B
Population of Kazakhstan, 1960–2050
Kazakhstan population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9,429,981 | — | 3 |
| 1970 | 12,419,057 | +2.16% | 5 |
| 1980 | 15,152,949 | +1.16% | 6 |
| 1990 | 17,154,054 | +0.92% | 6 |
| 2000 | 15,501,103 | +0.29% | 6 |
| 2010 | 16,836,810 | +1.31% | 6 |
| 2020 | 19,482,117 | +1.42% | 7 |
| 2024 | 20,592,571 | +1.29% | 8 |
| 2026proj. | 21,083,626 | +1.15% | 8 |
| 2030proj. | 22,003,193 | +1.04% | 8 |
| 2040proj. | 24,246,823 | +0.95% | 9 |
| 2050proj. | 26,544,265 | +0.82% | 10 |
Kazakhstan vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 8.4 times as many people as Kazakhstan. Bangladesh is 174.9 times more densely populated.
Kazakhstan population: questions and answers
What is the population of Kazakhstan in 2026?
About 21,083,626 (21.1 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Kazakhstan's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.15% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Kazakhstan?
About 8 people per km², with a land area of 2,699,700 km².
What will the population of Kazakhstan be in 2050?
About 26.5 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Kazakhstan?
Astana.
What is the life expectancy in Kazakhstan?
74.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.