Bishkek's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,151,220. In 1950, the population of Bishkek was 150,252. Bishkek has grown by 23,500 in the last year, which represents a 2.08% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bishkek, which typically includes Bishkek's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2025 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Osh | 200,000 | |
| Jalal-Abad | 75,700 | |
| Karakol | 70,171 | |
| Tokmok | 63,047 | |
| Kara-Balta | 62,796 | |
| Naryn | 52,300 | |
| Uzgen | 40,360 | |
| Balykchy | 40,000 | |
| Talas | 35,172 | |
| Kyzyl-Kyya | 32,000 | |
| Bazar-Korgon | 27,704 | |
| Iradan | 26,200 | |
| Tash-Kumyr | 23,594 | |
| Kant | 20,181 | |
| Toktogul | 19,336 | |
| Cholpon-Ata | 18,595 | |
| Kara Suu | 17,800 | |
| Isfana | 16,952 | |
| Kyzyl-Suu | 16,927 | |
| At-Bashi | 15,226 | |
| Suluktu | 15,019 | |
| Kochkor-Ata | 14,814 | |
| Nookat | 14,371 | |
| Kerben | 14,141 | |
| Tyup | 13,437 | |
| Aydarken | 11,857 | |
| Ak-Suu | 10,823 | |
| Kaindy | 10,616 | |
| Kemin | 10,295 | |
| Batken | 10,155 |