Kyrgyzstan Population
Europe & Central Asia · 106th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
7,481,332
The population of Kyrgyzstan is about 7,481,332 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 7.4 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.09% of the world's people.
Kyrgyzstan is ranked 106th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.44% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 9.7 million. That is 3.4 times its 1960 population of 2.2 million. Population density is 39 people per square kilometre. 35% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
7.4 million
Yearly change
+1.44%
World rank
106th
Share of world
0.09%
Density
39/km²
Land area
191,800 km²
Life expectancy
72.4 yrs
Births per woman
2.60
GDP per capita
$3,081
GDP
$22.6B
Population of Kyrgyzstan, 1960–2050
Kyrgyzstan population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,172,300 | — | 11 |
| 1970 | 2,959,900 | +2.25% | 15 |
| 1980 | 3,617,400 | +1.84% | 19 |
| 1990 | 4,391,236 | +1.94% | 23 |
| 2000 | 4,898,362 | +1.20% | 26 |
| 2010 | 5,467,059 | +1.44% | 29 |
| 2020 | 6,726,596 | +2.07% | 35 |
| 2024 | 7,221,868 | +1.72% | 38 |
| 2026proj. | 7,448,785 | +1.44% | 39 |
| 2030proj. | 7,855,394 | +1.28% | 41 |
| 2040proj. | 8,802,000 | +1.09% | 46 |
| 2050proj. | 9,682,256 | +0.85% | 50 |
Kyrgyzstan vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 23.9 times as many people as Kyrgyzstan. Bangladesh is 35.2 times more densely populated.
Kyrgyzstan population: questions and answers
What is the population of Kyrgyzstan in 2026?
About 7,448,785 (7.4 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Kyrgyzstan's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.44% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Kyrgyzstan?
About 39 people per km², with a land area of 191,800 km².
What will the population of Kyrgyzstan be in 2050?
About 9.7 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Kyrgyzstan?
Bishkek.
What is the life expectancy in Kyrgyzstan?
72.4 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.