Bishkek's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,175,290. In 1950, the population of Bishkek was 150,252. Bishkek has grown by 24,070 in the last year, which represents a 2.09% 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.